Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Healthcare Providers, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mail Processing, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
sacramento, CA
POSTED
Today
A a well-established and growing plaintiff-side law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in Sacramento, California. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and wants to play an integral role in helping attorneys prepare complex personal injury cases for trial while building a long-term career with a collaborative team.
What You'll Do as the Legal Secretary:
Serve as the primary administrative support for attorneys handling plaintiff-side personal injury litigation
Manage a high-volume litigation calendar using case management software
Coordinate court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules
Draft and prepare pleadings, notices, subpoenas, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
File documents in California state and federal courts
Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, medical providers, and process servers
Schedule expert witnesses, depositions, and trial-related activities
Review incoming correspondence and ensure all deadlines are calendared and communicated appropriately
Maintain both electronic and physical case files
Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation
Help ensure cases move efficiently while delivering outstanding client service
Must-Haves as the Legal Secretary:
Recent law firm experience within the past two years
Experience supporting plaintiff or defense litigation matters
Strong case management software experience (CasePeer experience is highly preferred)
Excellent calendaring and deadline management skills
Comfortable handling frequent client communication by phone, email, and text
Experience drafting litigation documents and coordinating court filings
Strong understanding of California court procedures and filing deadlines
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Professional communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude
Ability to work full-time onsite in Sacramento, California
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Secretary:
Personal injury litigation experience
Experience supporting attorneys through trial
Experience coordinating expert witnesses
Discovery management experience
Experience handling subpoenas and process service
Familiarity with trial preparation and litigation support
Experience using CasePeer or similar legal case management software
This Role Offers:
Base salary up to $90,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
Opportunity to earn performance-based case bonuses
Dedicated private office
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with a 3% employer match
Two weeks of paid time off, with additional flexibility earned over time
Stable Monday through Friday schedule (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fun, collaborative office culture with regular team events and celebrations
Firm-sponsored outings and annual team trips
Long-term career growth, including support for paralegal education or law school for employees interested in advancing their careers
Opportunity to work on significant, high-value personal injury cases that regularly proceed to trial