This free benefit offered by SacLPA provides the legal community with a place to post job openings for all categories of job positions.
SacLPA assists in every possible manner to procure employment for members of this association and cooperates with attorneys and legal professionals in filling positions in law offices, but in no event does this association act as an employment agency.
Employers desiring to place an advertisement for employment on SacLPA’s website may review the listings below and format the advertisement like those already posted. The advertisement should provide the following information: name, firm name, address, phone number, areas of law practice, software used, position available, and years of experience required. Requests to place advertisements for employment are to be emailed to the Employment Chair at employment@saclpa.org. Advertisements for employment are usually posted as soon as possible.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the employers, schedule interviews, exchange resumes, and to discuss benefits and salary, etc. All information is listed until notification to drop the name/position is given to the Employment Chair.
Job Listings
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Health Care Services is Hiring a Legislative Coordinator
The Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) (Legislative Coordinator) is a crucial role in the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), responsible for managing legislative issues and supporting programs related to health care benefits, delivery systems, financing, and behavioral health. They work under the guidance of the Staff Services Manager II and may be assigned to any combination of program areas based on their expertise and the critical nature of legislative issues.
The program areas may include Health Care Benefits and Eligibility, Health Care Delivery Systems, Health Care Financing, Behavioral Health, as well as Policy & Program Support areas such as Information Technology, Legal Services, Audits & Investigations, Program Operations, and Enterprise Data and Information Management.
As a Legislative Coordinator, the employee represents DHCS at legislative committee hearings, provides answers to questions and proposed amendments, and coordinates the development of DHCS testimony at “fact-finding” hearings. This role is crucial in ensuring that DHCS complies with legislative requirements and priorities during a legislative session.
Please note, this is a hybrid position. Required, in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are located in downtown Sacramento.
Application Instructions:
- Apply Here (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=426871
- The final date to apply is Saturday April 27, 2024
- For more information reach out to Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
This position requires a high school diploma with five+ years of experience, three of which will have come as an employment litigation secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. Completion of at least two years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.
The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player with the willingness to help with coverage.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Court and California Code of Civil Procedures
- Proficient knowledge of Court E-filing requirements.
- Familiar with Court, Secretary of State and County Recorder filing procedures and requirements.
- Familiar with law library.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with document management.
- Document comparison software.
- Document formatting software.
- Time Entry software.
- Electronic Calendaring and Docketing.
Responsibilities
- Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
- Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
- Trial preparation.
- Create and format pleading table of authorities and table of contents.
- Processes mail daily.
- Handles phone calls for attorneys.
- Responds to and generates email messages.
- Transcribes from dictation.
- Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
- Schedules appointments, depositions and other events.
- Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
- Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self, including hearings, courts appearances, depositions, deadlines and other commitments.
- Enters attorneys’ time electronically.
- Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for attorneys.
- Performs conflicts checks.
- Perfects documents for court filing; files and effects notice as required.
- Opens New Client/Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
- Performs other duties as required.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $32.00 – $38.00 per hour; pay is based on experience. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Range: $75,00 – $85,000 DOE
Sacramento Office
Downey Brand, LLP has three (3) Litigation Secretary openings in their Sacramento office. Candidates must have significant (7+ years) experience in a litigation environment, and have thorough knowledge of federal and state court procedures and timelines. Knowledge of both State and Federal courts is beneficial for this desk. Experience in environmental law a plus. Requires 65+ wpm accurate typing, word processing and proficiency with MS Office applications. Ability to set priorities and work under pressure is critical. Must have a positive attitude, strong written and verbal communication skills, impeccable attendance and punctuality, a strong work ethic, and be highly organized with an extreme level of attention to detail.
Downey Brand offers a hybrid working environment where candidates will be permitted to work from home part of the time.
Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Cindy Snook, Human Resources Director via the firm’s web application (www.downeybrand.com). No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
A plaintiff’s personal injury law firm is looking for a well-experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to fill a current opening for a busy trial attorney.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a self-starter mentality;
- Maintain a log of deadlines and facilitate completion of those deadlines;
- Discuss upcoming appearances with the attorney and prepare the attorney for those appearances;
- Draft/prepare templates of various pleadings/forms;
- Have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation;
- Have a strong working knowledge of Superior Court filing procedures and local rules;
- Have some knowledge of federal and appellate court filing procedures;
- Have the knowledge and experience to perform the basic/minimum tasks on files including gathering records and setting up client appointments for the attorney;
- Have some experience and knowledge of trial procedures.
The firm offers a competitive salary ($70,000 – $85,000 range) in addition to full health, dental, and vision benefits. 401K and profit sharing plans offered.
Please send a resume to Kellen Ray to kray@wilcoxenlaw.com to be considered for this position.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Paris Kincaid Wasiewski LLP, located in Midtown Sacramento, is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to support our water law and natural resources practice. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling a multitude of duties in a small office setting. They will possess excellent organization and customer service skills, have the ability to prioritize their workload, and have great time management skills. PKW has a casual business environment, and members are often expected to perform tasks as a team. This is an on site, in-office, full time position.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge and experience with Office 365, Word, Outlook, and Adobe. A strong knowledge of filing/e-filing requirements in the California courts, and federal courts. A strong knowledge of litigation processes and ability to compute deadlines and calendar for state and federal courts, including appellate courts. Additional requirements:
- Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills
- Judgment and tact in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lexis
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as Paralegal/Legal Secretary
- Managing outside vendors
- Expertise at proactively managing scheduling/managing conflicts
- Skillful gatekeeper
Key Responsibilities:
- Serving and filing legal documents with various courts
- Managing litigation calendars
- Assisting several attorneys
- Proofreading and formatting office work product for spelling and grammar
- Organizing and maintaining electronic client file system and database
- Scheduling appointments and keeping office calendar
Salary Range
$30-$40/hour, depending on experience.
Submit Resumes to:
Tim Wasiewski at tw@pariskincaid.com.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Description
Peebles Kidder Bergin & Robinson LLP is a law firm dedicated to representing American Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the United States. Our mission is to seek justice for Tribal nations and their citizens by promoting, protecting, and preserving Tribal sovereignty, culture, and resources. With a legacy that spans over four decades, our attorneys have provided counsel to Tribal governments and tribally owned enterprises, supporting their self-sufficiency and financial security.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary in the firm’s Sacramento office. The Legal Assistant is an esteemed role at Peebles Kidder and requires a responsible and experienced individual who works well both as part of team and independently. The successful candidate is driven to provide excellent work product and possesses strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. Flexibility and the ability to manage changing priorities is essential.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of legal support staff experienced preferred
- Fundamental knowledge of civil procedure in State, Federal, and Administrative jurisdictions
- Experience in legal document preparation including proofreading and finalizing documents for service and filing
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficiency with Adobe and Clio preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with court rules and calendaring deadlines
- Paralegal certificate preferred but not required
- Knowledge of American Indian law and culture is beneficial
Compensation
Peebles Kidder offers a competitive salary and compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD, FSA, and 401(k). Paid holidays, generous vacation and personal time off.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Laila Sanousi at lsanousi@ndnlaw.com.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, Sacramento, California, is accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant to Associate Justice Aimee Feinberg. The level of appointment and starting salary will be commensurate with experience. Duties include a variety of complex and confidential paralegal, legal secretarial, and office administrative duties for an appellate court justice. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Desirable qualifications include experience with the California Style Manual. For a complete job announcement and application, go to http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm and search for Job ID# 6186, or call 916-653-8038.
Applications are due no later than April 12, 2024.
EOE. $6,283-$7,638 per month.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky, a small, established law firm in Gold River with a focus on business litigation, business and real estate transactions, estate planning and probate, is currently seeking a full-time legal assistant. Qualified candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and computer skills combined with a strong work ethic. Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, and possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. Candidates should have a solid knowledge of local rules and Civil Procedure. Candidates must be able to work independently, be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be reliable and be a team player with the ability to work well with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate is an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment with a positive and professional attitude.
Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky offers a competitive benefits package including a Simple IRA with employer matching up to 3% and a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their resume and salary requirements to office@klalawfirm.com.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
In this role you will provide dedicated support to employment litigation attorneys in the Sacramento office. Our legal secretaries work with multiple attorneys (typically dedicated support to four) providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents for filing with state and federal courts and agencies; calendar maintenance and travel arrangements; and paper and electronic filing. The successful candidate is a very organized, detail-oriented team player possessing at least 5 years recent CA litigation legal secretary experience who will engage in the work of attorneys by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects. Familiarity with California state and federal rules and procedures is required, labor and employment law experience and experience with class action litigation highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Familiarity with California state and federal rules and procedures required, labor and employment law experience highly preferred.
- Engage in the work of attorneys by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available internal/external resources to achieve.
- Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
- Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed (including proofreading).
- Provide support to four attorneys in employment litigation, affirmative action, class action and other related matters and backup support as needed.
- Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies, including frequent scheduling of depositions and mediations, as well as client communications.
- Coordinate docketing for multiple litigation attorneys, maintain calendars and CLE records.
- Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.
- Prepare expense reports and assist with billing and collections as needed.
- Perform various office and client filing (paper and electronic).
Qualifications/Skills Required
- At least 5 years recent legal litigation experience within a law firm.
- Typing 65+ wpm.
- Law firm billing software a plus. Proficient with state and federal rules and procedures, including PACER and e-filing.
- Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.
- Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.
- Punctual with excellent attendance.
- Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities and Table of Contents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
- Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.
- Knowledge of Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.
Educational Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 4-year college degree preferred.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
- Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required, BA strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a California legal secretary.
- Knowledge of office equipment including telephones, copy/scan/fax equipment and computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent typing skills.
- Must be able to take initiative, be reliable, professional, team oriented, pay attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task.
- Must be self-directed, able to follow instructions, and proactively seeks additional work when time allows.
- Possess a client service mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be analytical, able to problem-solve and propose resolutions.
- Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously and frequently under tight deadlines.
- Must possess a commitment to excellence and high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
This is a hybrid position.
For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $73,000 and $90,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Please apply at:
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Join us to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.
Our medical malpractice insurance defense firm has an opening for an experienced, full-time litigation secretary for a partner’s practice. The position is non-exempt and a 37.5-hour work week supporting a partner in a single assignment. We offer an excellent health and benefits package and 401(K) profit sharing plan. We are flexible with a hybrid schedule after an initial period in the office.
The successful candidate is a well-organized, detail-oriented team player with at least 3 years recent California litigation experience; medical malpractice insurance defense highly preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful job applicants must be able to perform unassisted, or with reasonable accommodation made by the employer, the following functions:
- Establishes and maintains attorney calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizes master calendar system.
- Open new client matters, prepare new matter forms, set up client profiles and close files.
- Types and preparation of letters, format pleadings, memoranda and other legal documents. Prepare expense reports.
- E-filing court documents; familiar with local rules of Court, State and Federal Courts.
- Ability to prepare and organize discovery, motions and other pleadings, including deposition notices and subpoenas. Trial/hearing binder creation, preparation of exhibits.
- Ability to assist attorney with all aspects of managing cases through trial.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years of legal secretary litigation and state and federal filing experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Solid drafting and proofreading skills.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and legal processes.
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects and meet deadlines.
Salary range: $70,000 – $82,500 annually
Compensation flexibility for highly qualified candidate
Signing bonus to qualified candidate
For more information or to be considered for this position, please send cover letter, resume and references to Sylvia Warner, Legal Administrator, at skw@szs.com. Responses will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. No phone inquiries, please. Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job posting.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Lauria Tokunaga Gates and Linn, LLP, a mid-sized civil defense law firm, is currently looking for an experienced legal secretary with a minimum of three years of civil litigation experience. Qualified candidates should be proficient in organization, file management, calendaring deadlines according to state court rules, computer problem solving. Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of Word, Excel, and possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. Knowledge in Worldox a plus. Candidates must be able to work independently, have the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and be a team player.
Lauria Tokunaga Gates and Linn, LLP offers an excellent work environment with competitive salary and benefits. This position is located at our Sacramento/ Natomas office. This firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and in providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter including salary requirements to atripp@ltglaw.net (no phone calls please).
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan’s water practice has an immediate opening for a paralegal or legal secretary with at least 10 years experience. Litigation experience is required. Familiarity with the State Water Board and/or administrative agencies is preferred. Competitive pay, great benefits, salary depending on experience between $75,000 and $115,000 per year. Please contact Karen Gunther if interested: kgunther@eslawfirm.com.
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Somach Simmons & Dunn, a mid-sized environmental law firm, is currently looking for an experienced legal secretary with a minimum three years of civil litigation experience, with water law and public agency experience a plus. Qualified candidates should possess excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills combined with a strong work ethic. Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of Word, Excel, and possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. Working knowledge of both federal and state court rules is required. Candidates must be able to work independently, have the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and be a team player.
Somach Simmons & Dunn offers an excellent work environment with competitive salary and benefits including paid parking. The current salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000. This position is located in our Sacramento office. We currently offer a mix of in-office and remote work, which is applicable to this position.
Somach Simmons & Dunn is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and in providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter including salary requirements to iestrada@somachlaw.com or Somach Simmons & Dunn, Attn: Human Resources, 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95814 (no phone calls please).
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Position #: JC-365945
Salary: $5,793.00 – $7,256.00 per Month
The final filing date is at 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2023.
This position allows for partial remote work opportunities on a consistent schedule as approved by management.
Under the direct supervision of the Merit Appeals Manager and the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, the Senior Legal Analyst for administrative/Public Records prepares and maintains Administrative Records for all appeals and complaints, as well as, reviews requests made under the Public Records Act and responds accordingly on behalf of the Appeals Division.
Description of the Essential Functions
Prepare Administrative Records resulting from appeals and complaints filed before
the State Personnel Board (SPB) as required under the Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court for various writs and appeals before the California courts. Review and process requests for records made under the California Public Records Act (See Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.). Ensure appropriate public records are produced and confidential information is redacted or removed for all responses. Research and analyze statutes and regulations pertaining to the California Public Records Act and Administrative Records. Confer with SPB Legal Division regarding statutory changes and matters potentially deemed as “deliberative process.” Continually evaluates new systems and approaches to enhance the delivery of Administrative Records and responses to requests for public records.
Provide assistance to appellants, respondents, state agencies, employee organizations and stakeholders regarding SPB processes for obtaining Administrative Records and making public records requests. Provide guidance to requestors concerning the information maintained by the SPB Appeals Division.
Prepare cost estimates for requestors, maintain appropriate logs regarding requests and deliveries, and transmit payments received, as appropriate.
Maintain digital system for preservation of digitally recorded hearings and upload digitized exhibits into current case tracking database.
Description of the Marginal Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Responsibility:
The incumbent requires excellent computer skills (Word and Excel) writing and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and to communicate (verbal/written) clearly, concisely and accurately; to reason logically and creatively in resolving problems; skill in dealing effectively with others; willingness and ability to accept responsibility and meet deadlines; and ability to manage multiple projects with multiple time frames.
Personal Contacts:
The incumbent has contact with stakeholders, members of the public, SPB Executive team, SPB Management team and other SPB employees, as such must be diplomatic, organized, professional, and must exercise impeccable judgment and discretion.
Actions and Consequences:
Failure to use good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information could result in sensitive information being released to unauthorized persons and/or incorrect information used to make personnel management decisions.
Physical Requirements:
Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement with or without reasonable accommodation.
Typical Working Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting, use of the telephone, personal computer, and copier. Incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. May require travel and working overtime to meet deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of Legal Analyst.
Or II
Four years of progressively responsible paralegal experience performing duties in one or a combination of the following specialty areas: Litigation and trial preparation, administrative law and procedures, criminal law and procedures, corporate and business law, medical malpractice, estate and tax law, environmental and land use law, antitrust, labor and consumer law. (Experience in California state service applied toward this requirement must include one year performing the duties of Legal Analyst.)
(Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.)
To access the official bulletin and apply, please click on the link below:
Please note that to apply for this position, you must be on the certification list for Senior Legal Analyst by completing a self-assessment exam. Information regarding the exam can be found here: CalCareers
- READ LESS
+ READ JOB DESCRIPTION
Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP, a civil litigation defense firm, is looking for an experienced, take-charge, full-time litigation secretary. Position is for a senior trial partner with a varied practice. Compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 – $70,000, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, and PTO. Please submit your resume to Liz Pitzer our H.R. Manager at lpitzer@mathenysears.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:
- Calendaring of daily mail
- Managing attorney calendars
- Scheduling of appointments and appearances
- All aspects of trial preparation
- Maintaining electronic as well as paper files
- Preparation, proofreading and filing of legal documents
SKILLS NEEDED:
- Ability to final edit correspondence and pleadings generated by attorneys.
- Ability to draft correspondences and documents for approval of attorney
- Ability to create and format table of authorities and table of contents
- Ability to coordinate deposition scheduling.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate with others in a professional manner. Needs to have a good attitude and be able to work with others in a team environment.
This position requires a minimum of three years’ experience as a litigation secretary. Must have knowledge of federal and state court procedures and proficient knowledge of court e-filing requirements. Must have electronic calendaring experience.
- READ LESS