Legal Secretary Job at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Sacramento

Responsibilities: Provide support to four or more attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed. Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies. Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed. Handle a wide variety of complex, confidential, time‑sensitive material. Work with teams to complete conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested. Communicate with clients on a regular basis. Assist with billing review, inquiries and collections. Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records. Book and organize travel arrangements and assist with expense reimbursement. Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys. Transcribe electronic dictation and schedule depositions. Proofread documents. Perform additional office administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications: At least three years of recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role within a law firm supporting litigation attorneys. Experience with labor and employment law is a plus. Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, including procedures with state and federal agencies. Strong understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings. Experience with trial preparation and briefs. Strong verbal and written communication and proofreading skills. Ability to respond timely to deadlines, balance workload, and take initiative. Proficiency with OfficeSuite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with law‑firm software (billing, expense, document management) is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a small, cooperative office environment.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; 4‑year college degree preferred. SalaryFor California, the expected salary range for this position is between $39.00 and $47.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. BenefitsMedical, 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 Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.