A small, well-established bankruptcy litigation firm in Roseville is seeking a Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity. The firm is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented legal professional with strong litigation experience who can step in quickly and provide consistent support in a fast-paced insolvency and bankruptcy practice. This is a temp-to-hire role.

This is a fully on-site role supporting litigation matters in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate has solid federal e-filing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

* Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, client conferences, and travel
* Track court deadlines, appearances, and statutory limitations to ensure compliance
* Prepare, format, proofread, finalize, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and court forms
* Ensure filings comply with state and federal court rules, formatting requirements, and confidentiality standards
* Handle electronic filing and service with courts and parties
* Process incoming and outgoing mail
* Maintain organized electronic case files with accurate labeling and flowsheets
* Monitor court dockets and save incoming filings and client materials
* Serve as a point of contact for clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals
* Coordinate logistics for meetings, court appearances, and travel
* Assist with new matter intake, file opening, calendaring, billing coordination, and expense processing when assigned
* Enter and proof time entries
* Route billing statements and invoices for timely processing
* Perform other duties as assigned

Practice Area
* Insolvency and Bankruptcy Litigation

Qualifications

Required
* 5+ years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
* Strong knowledge of federal court e-filing and procedures
* Proficient understanding of State and Federal Rules of Court and California Code of Civil Procedure
* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Timeslips, and virtual meeting platforms
* Experience with electronic calendaring and docketing systems
* Ability to work collaboratively in a small, team-oriented environment
* Typing speed required (candidate must be able to provide WPM)

Firm Overview

* Small bankruptcy-focused firm based in Roseville
* Collaborative environment with direct attorney support

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.