Litigation Legal Assistant

D3 Search is seeking a Trusts & Estates (T&E) Litigation Legal Assistant on behalf of a prominent CA-based full-service law practice with its headquartered office located in Sacramento, CA (95814).

Position Title

Trusts & Estates (T&E) Litigation Legal Assistant

• Important Note: 4+ yrs. relevant litigation experience/expertise (Trusts & Estates) is REQUIRED.

Location/Map

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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

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A prominent Sacramento-based full-service law practice with offices throughout the state of CA is seeking a full-time T&E Litigation Legal Assistant (40 hours per week) in their downtown Sacramento, CA office to join their Trusts & Estates practice dept./group.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service. A hybrid arrangement option is available after 90 days with four (4) days in office/one (1) day remote.

General Responsibilities

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• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, conferences, travel, and other appointments while monitoring critical deadlines and filing requirements
• Prepare, revise, proofread, format, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including litigation pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy
• Prepare documents for state and federal court filings, discovery, arbitration, mediation, and hearings, including electronic filings
• Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other litigation support services
• Coordinate the preparation of charts, graphs, exhibits, and other courtroom or presentation materials
• Complete and submit conflict check forms and new matter requests
• 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 communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, experts, consultants, court reporters, and outside service providers
• Maintain professional relationships with clients while preserving the confidentiality of attorney-client communications
• Prepare expense reports, enter attorney time, and review and edit pre-bills
• Answer and screen telephone calls
• 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
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of projects and provide cross-coverage as needed

Education & Qualifications

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• 5+ of legal secretary experience supporting litigation attorneys, preferably within trusts and estates litigation, trust administration, and probate
• Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures, including e-filing requirements
• Familiarity with AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration and mediation filing requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM
• Solid drafting, proofreading, and formatting skills for complex legal documents
• Experience with document management systems, time entry, billing, and litigation support software
• Superior attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused demeanor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Reliable attendance, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Annual Compensation

/Salary & Benefits:

Starting annual salary is up to 95K~ 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.

If interested in this Trusts & Estates (T&E) Litigation Legal Assistant role with this highly respected CA-based full-service law practice with a long-standing office located in Sacramento, CA (95814), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Don Moser ~ D3 Search

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www.d3search.com

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