Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation - HYBRID

About the role

Fennemore is a national, full-service law firm with a 140-year legacy and a modern approach to delivering legal services. We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation team in Walnut Creek. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days remote each week.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys with daily administrative and litigation-related tasks.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and court docketing.
• Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct online research, including PACER and court and agency databases.
• Help with conflict checks and retention letters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues by phone, email, and in person.
• Organize and maintain files; prepare case binders and related materials.
• Submit court filings, including e-filing.
• Track CLE requirements and coordinate projects with other departments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience.
• Advanced command of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and formatting.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Familiarity with the preparation of tables of contents and tables of authorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with DocuSign, Adobe, or Kofax.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Labor & Employment support experience.
• Experience with iManage and/or Intapp.

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases.
• A 401(k) plan with a match and profit sharing.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness and EAP programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid on-site parking.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

$100,000–$107,000/year