Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Law Firm

Sacramento, CA

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: West Coast Calendar Senior Staff Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Advise litigation attorneys and staff on federal and state court procedural issues.
- Review court filings and litigation documents for compliance with applicable rules.
- Verify calculation of procedural deadlines and monitor entry of dates using the firm's calendar software.
- Act as a resource for questions regarding civil procedure and case management in California, Washington, Oregon, and other states.
- Provide guidance on procedural strategies and respond to questions about court calendaring, civil and criminal procedure, and individual judge's rules in state and federal cases.
- Monitor paper and electronic service and filing of all court-related documents.
- Assist with and oversee the entry of litigation deadlines into Compulaw, the . calendaring software.
- Conduct research on court rules, civil procedure, and case histories as needed.
- Prepare correspondence to court personnel and/or outside services for court filings.
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys and the courts.
- Assist with applications for various court bar memberships and coordinate payment of filing fees, bar dues, and association memberships.
- Collaborate with other managers in the Court Services Department and with CaseStream, the Service Center, and Research & Information, among others.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD Degree and active admission to practice law in California, Oregon, or Washington State.
- Minimum of three years of prior similar related experience.
- Judicial Clerkship or prior Managing Attorney experience is a plus.
- Experience and knowledge of California state and federal court procedure.
- Familiarity with Aderant-Compulaw or compatible calendaring software is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize a high-volume workload and effectively interact with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure and conflicting circumstances.
- Previous management experience is preferred.
- Ability to manage change within a dynamic and progressive organization while maintaining a commitment to the firm's core values.

Salary Information:
- The expected salary range for this position is:
- California Major Markets*: $139,000 - $241,000
- National: $129,000 - $211,000
- California Major Markets include San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within the National range.
- The level of pay within the range will depend on various job-related factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, education, particular skills or expertise, and geography.
- Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, determined by firm and individual performance.
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including elective health benefits, mental well-being programs, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits, short- and long-term disability, industry-leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
- Compensated time off is provided through the firm's Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Note: The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, ensuring that an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.