Litigation Secretary

Location: Sacramento CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $30 $38 per hour (based on experience)
Vendor fee-4%

A reputable law firm in Sacramento CA is seeking a friendly responsive and experienced Litigation Secretary to provide direct support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented highly organized and possess strong communication and computer skills.

This role is essential to maintaining smooth legal operations within the firm and requires a professional who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

• $30.00 $38.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Annual performance bonuses

• Medical Insurance (95 100% employer contribution for employee premium)

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Long-Term Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance (100% employer-paid)

• Generous vacation sick leave and holiday policies

• Annual cost-of-living adjustments

• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing

• Employee parking or bus pass provided

• Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

• 100% on-site position

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties in support of assigned attorneys.

• Create and maintain legal files records and reports.

• Prepare documents and assist with trial preparation.

• Draft and format pleadings tables of authorities and tables of contents.

• Manage daily mail phone calls and emails for attorneys.

• Draft routine correspondence and legal documents for attorney review.

• Schedule appointments depositions hearings and client meetings.

• Greet and assist clients professionally upon arrival.

• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines and court dates.

• Coordinate travel arrangements hotel bookings and event registrations.

• Conduct conflict checks and open new client/matter files.

• Prepare and perfect documents for court filing including e-filing.

• Provide occasional coverage and support to other legal staff as needed.

• High school diploma required; completion of two years of college or vocational school preferred.

• 5 years of experience including at least 3 years as a litigation secretary or paralegal in a law office or related setting.

• Exceptional spelling grammar and punctuation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook (beginner to intermediate).

• Strong knowledge of basic office equipment (copiers scanners printers phones).

• Excellent communication organization and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (files and office supplies).

• Team-oriented attitude with professionalism and a strong sense of confidentiality