Legal Administrative Assistant — Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant — Litigation role is hybrid, based in the Sacramento, CA office, with compensation of $72,000–$87,000 per year. Fennemore is a growing law firm with more than 20 offices and a stated focus on collaboration and employee development. The assistant supports litigation attorneys by coordinating case schedules, preparing and filing legal documents, and maintaining matter records. This work helps attorneys stay organized, meet deadlines, and support clients through litigation matters.

What you'll do

• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate hearings, meetings, calls, depositions, and travel
• research court dockets and agency databases
• draft, edit, proofread, format, and finalize litigation documents
• file and serve documents under court rules
• organize client files and case materials
• assist with new matters and engagement letters
• enter attorney time and support billing
• track reimbursements and continuing legal education
• and provide other litigation and administrative support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal administrative assistant

litigation

hybrid

sacramento ca

fennemore

court filings

legal documents

attorney calendars

case management

california litigation

$72k–$87k/year

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual merit increases, monthly bonus program, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, health, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, paid time off and holidays, wellness and employee assistance programs, and professional development.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires at least three to four days in the office, with potential for one to two remote days after initial training; may require more onsite time for trial preparation. Requires 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience focused on California litigation.

About the employer

Fennemore Craig is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.