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Job Description:

A respected legal organization in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This position supports attorneys in fast-paced civil litigation matters and requires a highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented individual. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have exceptional organizational skills, and possess a strong understanding of litigation processes, this role is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career.

Responsibilities:

This role will involve a mix of litigation and administrative support:

+ Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents.

+ Coordinating and ensuring deadlines are met for case filings, discovery responses, and other legal processes.

+ Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and keeping the team on track.

+ Preparing trial binders, exhibits, and other materials for hearings or trials.

+ Assisting attorneys in preparing case documents, including correspondence and discovery.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following:

+ Experience: At least 5+ years in civil litigation with a proven history of managing a busy desk effectively.

+ Trial Preparation: Hands-on experience with trial preparation is essential for this role.

+ Professionalism: Polished demeanor and strong communication skills to effectively support attorneys and interact professionally with clients.

+ Hybrid Role (Optional): Previous paralegal experience is a plus! Candidates with a paralegal certificate have the opportunity to take on billable paralegal tasks.

+ Organized & Detail-Oriented: Strong litigation skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Perks of Joining the Team

+ Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health and retirement plans, combined with a robust time-off policy.

+ Collaborative Culture: Work with approachable attorneys who value teamwork and foster open communication in casework.

+ Long Tenure: Join a team where employees enjoy long-term stability and a positive work environment.

+ Great Workplace: Renowned for being an enjoyable place to work with exciting perks like free meals and team-building benefits.

Compensation Package & Benefits

We strive to deliver competitive compensation and benefits to reflect your skills and experience:

+ Salary: $60,000–$83,000 annually (commensurate with experience; higher pay available for senior candidates).

+ Hours: 7.5-hour workday with opportunities for paid overtime.

+ Retirement Plan: Generous profit-sharing contribution of 7.5% of annual compensation.

+ Health Insurance: Full coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees.

+ Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, and 1 personal day annually.

+ Paid Parental Leave to support work-life balance.

+ Paid Parking to simplify your commute.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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