Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
- $75,000 - $85,000
- Sacramento, CA
Hybrid schedule! Excellent benefits!
A bit about us:
We are a Sacramento-based law firm that specializes in general insurance and trial practice, with a particular emphasis on complex medical litigation. Our service portfolio is diverse, catering to various facets of the insurance industry, including a strong focus on medical malpractice defense and related legal areas. The firm is highly regarded for our team of experienced trial lawyers, who are adept at handling a wide spectrum of litigation needs, effectively serving clients across Northern California and Nevada.
Why join us?
Medical/Dental/Vision
401(K) profit sharing plan
PTO
Life insurance
AD&D
Short and long term disability
Hybrid schedule!
401(K) profit sharing plan
PTO
Life insurance
AD&D
Short and long term disability
Hybrid schedule!
Job Details
Job Details:
Our esteemed law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is looking to further their career. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive litigation support, managing complex case files, and maintaining litigation deadlines. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position is full-time and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities:
1. Legal Assistant will be assigned one (1) litigation partner and manage and maintain partner's calendar, including tracking litigation deadlines and scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
2. Assist with case management from inception through trial, including organizing case files, managing discovery documents, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.
3. Prepare and draft various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
4. Coordinate and manage document production and document review.
5. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including witness preparation, trial exhibits, and trial binders.
6. Liaise with clients, witnesses, experts, and other law firms to coordinate meetings, interviews, and depositions.
7. Maintain and update case management system and ensure all case-related materials are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm environment.
2. Proficiency in calendaring litigation deadlines and managing complex case files.
3. Extensive experience in preparing and drafting a wide range of legal documents.
4. Familiarity with legal research and ability to assist with the preparation of legal arguments.
5. Proficient in the use of legal software for case management, document review, and electronic discovery.
6. Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
9. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Our esteemed law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is looking to further their career. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive litigation support, managing complex case files, and maintaining litigation deadlines. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position is full-time and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities:
1. Legal Assistant will be assigned one (1) litigation partner and manage and maintain partner's calendar, including tracking litigation deadlines and scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
2. Assist with case management from inception through trial, including organizing case files, managing discovery documents, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.
3. Prepare and draft various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
4. Coordinate and manage document production and document review.
5. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including witness preparation, trial exhibits, and trial binders.
6. Liaise with clients, witnesses, experts, and other law firms to coordinate meetings, interviews, and depositions.
7. Maintain and update case management system and ensure all case-related materials are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm environment.
2. Proficiency in calendaring litigation deadlines and managing complex case files.
3. Extensive experience in preparing and drafting a wide range of legal documents.
4. Familiarity with legal research and ability to assist with the preparation of legal arguments.
5. Proficient in the use of legal software for case management, document review, and electronic discovery.
6. Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
9. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.