Job Description

D3 Search is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant on behalf of a prominent CA-based law practice with a growing office located in Sacramento, CA (95814).

Position Title :

Litigation Legal Assistant

• Important Note: 3+ yrs. relevant litigation experience/expertise is REQUIRED.

Location/Map :

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 3 onsite/2 remote work model.

Position Summary :

A leading California law practice with a strong focus on labor, employment, and education law, proudly represents public agencies throughout the state is presently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Sacramento, CA office (95814). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality legal work in a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread all legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
• Generate Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities in accordance with the Bluebook and the California Style Manual.
• Prepares and finalizes all exhibits for service and filing, ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules.
• File and serve documents in federal and state courts (including e-filing).
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Handle correspondence with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, conferences and travel arrangements.
• Manage and organize case files within the firm’s document management system, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and witness lists.
• Conduct legal research regarding court rules and deadlines.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2.5-3+ years of legal assistant experience with a focus on litigation.
• Proficiency in legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court rules, with advanced knowledge of both state and federal courts.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experienced with legal software and e-filing systems (e.g., PACER, OneLegal).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in labor and employment law is a plus.
• Knowledge of PERB and OAH procedures.

Annual Compensation /Salary & Benefits:

Starting annual salary is up to 95K (DOE/DOQ). Law firm offers a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, hybrid 3/2 work model, paid parking onsite, annual reviews and lucrative bonuses, etc.

If interested in this Litigation Legal Assistant role with this highly respected CA-based law practice headquartered in Sacramento, CA (95814) , and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Domenic Ferrante ~ D3 Search

domenic@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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