Legal Secretary

A global law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Docketing Specialist to join its West Coast Regional Docketing Team. This remote role focuses on rules-based calendaring and deadline management for California state, federal, and appellate matters.

• Review ECF filings, scanned mail, and internal emails to determine docketing needs
• Calculate and calendar deadlines for state, federal, and appellate courts
• Communicate with case teams regarding case setup, deadlines, and rules
• Maintain accurate docket entries and improve docketing processes
• Respond to deadline and rule inquiries from litigation teams

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of California litigation experience and 7+ years of federal litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and deadline computation
• Experience with rules-based calendaring systems (Pro Law, Compulaw, eDockets)
• Prior litigation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently under deadlines

A well-established California law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Sacramento office. This role offers immediate responsibility, exposure to complex litigation matters, and long-term growth opportunities within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation (state and federal)
• Assist with document preparation, filings, and case organization
• Communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients to support active matters
• Manage deadlines and provide administrative and litigation support

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
• Working knowledge of the civil litigation process
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, self-starting, team-focused approach

• In-office required for the first 180 days
• Hybrid eligibility may be available thereafter

$80,000 – $105,000 (depending on experience)