Litigation Legal Assistant

D3 Search is seeking a L&E Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal on behalf of a prominent CA-based full-service law practice with its headquartered office located in Sacramento, CA (95814). Position Title L&E Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Important Note: 5+ yrs. relevant litigation experience/expertise (labor & employment) is highly preferred. Location/Map Sacramento, CA (95814) Employment Status Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT eligible in accordance w/ CA laws). Employer Work Model Flexible hybrid 4 onsite/1 remote work model. Position Summary A prominent Sacramento-based full-service law practice with offices throughout the state of CA is seeking a full-time L&E Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (40 hours per week) in the Sacramento office to join their Labor & Employment (L&E) practice group. This hybrid position combines the responsibilities of a litigation secretary and litigation paralegal. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, proactive, and tech-savvy. This role includes a monthly billable hour requirement of 60 hours, with expectations for regular time tracking and meeting monthly billable targets. A hybrid work arrangement may be available after 90 days, with four (4) days in the office and one (1) day remote. General Responsibilities Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, conferences, and travel, while monitoring critical deadlines and filing requirements File documents electronically with state and federal courts Complete and submit conflict check and new client matter forms Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reporting, and billing Assist in preparation and finalizing legal documents Maintain all client matter files and documents within iManage Represent attorneys by communicating and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and exercising sound judgment regarding matters requiring attorney attention Coordinate and schedule couriers, court reporters, and expert witnesses Act as a liaison between various internal departments, as well as outside vendors Send, receive, and manage attorney email and facsimile communications, as needed Read, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and process outgoing mail in accordance with office procedures, coordinating special delivery services when necessary Photocopy, scan, assemble, and distribute documents and binders as required Additional duties as needed, including assisting other paralegals and secretaries Assist with PAGA/class action timecard/wage record analysis and damages calculations using Excel Create and maintain internal case databases including importing and exporting documents, searching for documents, running productions, running analytics and email threading, document review and coding documents Prepare subpoenas, track their service and compliance, and ensure timely follow through on all related legal processes Conduct document searches using e-Discovery and perform factual research via Westlaw and online sources Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions by gathering and preparing documents relevant to the deponent, and organizing exhibits Oversee the progress of documents through litigation, order transcripts/records, etc. from third party entities and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others Prepare for and attend trials/arbitrations: Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents and materials, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, operate and manage trial presentation tools, and assist attorneys in the courtroom Handle all aspects of discovery: organize, review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses; respond to discovery requests; and prepare subpoenas to third parties Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills throughout all phases of litigation Education & Qualifications 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys within labor & employment litigation, and experience doing wage/hour analysis Experience supporting a minimum of three attorneys including partner level attorneys Paralegal certificate required. Alternatively, qualifications outlined under California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered Advanced Excel skills are required Extensive experience with e-discovery and other litigation software, including CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity or iConnect, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures including e-filing requirements Familiarity with document management systems and time entry softwareEffective communication and organizational skills Superior attention to detail and high level of accuracy Strong client focus Self-motivated, ability to work independently, and anticipate attorney needs Trial preparation and in-court experience is a plus Annual Compensation / Salary & Benefits Starting annual salary is up to 100K~ DOE/DOQ. Employer offers a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, hybrid 4/1 work model, annual reviews & lucrative bonuses, etc. D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr