Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Litigation | 3+ Years Experience
Location: Sacramento, CA
Legal Assistant Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Legal Assistant with 1 + years of litigation experience to support a busy and fast-paced legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses a thorough understanding of court procedures at both the state and federal levels.
You'll be joining a firm that values teamwork, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive and respectful team culture where everyone's contributions are recognized. In addition to engaging work and a great office environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and file legal documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
Manage court calendaring, including tracking deadlines, hearings, and other key litigation dates
Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
Maintain case files and manage document production
Draft correspondence and assist with formatting legal documents
Coordinate with attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year experience as a litigation legal assistant
Proficiency with state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and e-filing platforms
Strong calendaring skills and familiarity with litigation timelines
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Trial preparation experience is a strong plus
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid by the firm
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Sick leave
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support to litigation attorneys.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office