Legal Assistant

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $/yr

Legal Assistant Our client, a highly respected law firm specializing in civil litigation and elder abuse cases, is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Sacramento-based team. Do you have a strong background in legal calendaring and civil litigation? Are you comfortable working independently while keeping every detail in check? Are you passionate about helping a team that advocates for justice and supports vulnerable individuals?

If yes, this may be the perfect Legal Secretary position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

• Compensation: $70,000-$105,000, based on experience
• 401k plan + employer annual contribution
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to work on high-impact cases that make a real difference in the community

In this full-time role, you’ll be the organizational backbone of a busy litigation practice. Your day-to-day work will keep attorneys and paralegals on track by managing critical court deadlines, preparing accurate legal documents, and ensuring timely filings. Your precision and proactive approach will help drive the firm's mission to deliver justice for those affected by elder abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.

• Managing firm-wide legal calendars and monitoring rule-based deadlines
• Coordinating court appearances and scheduling
• Drafting, formatting, and reviewing legal documents with accuracy
• Filing documents with both Federal and California State courts
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals with service of pleadings and credential management
• Occasionally delivering physical filings to court
• Using Microsoft Office, PACER, and state court systems for daily tasks

• 5+ years of experience in a legal office, including civil litigation support and calendaring responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of Federal and California State court rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, calendaring software, and state court e-filing systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Our client is a mission-driven legal practice with a reputation for excellence in elder abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. The firm is deeply committed to holding wrongdoers accountable and achieving justice for those they serve. Known for their team-focused culture, our client empowers its staff with the tools and support needed to grow and thrive.

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!