Legal Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Richardson Employment Law is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side employment law firm representing California employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower, and wage-and-hour cases.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team, available on a full-time or part-time basis — we can build a part-time schedule around class hours or other commitments for the right candidate. This position combines new-client intake with administrative and legal support for our attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Legal experience is a plus, but not required — we are willing to train the right candidate.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a long-term career in the legal field.
Responsibilities
• Answer incoming phone calls and serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients
• Manage new-client intake, including reviewing leads, following up with prospective clients, scheduling attorney consultations, and maintaining the intake pipeline in Clio Grow
• Prepare and send engagement agreements for electronic signature
• Maintain client matters, contacts, calendars, and case information in Clio Manage
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other appointments
• Draft and send routine correspondence
• Prepare records requests and other administrative documents
• Process incoming mail and electronically file and organize documents
• Assist with state court filings, service of documents, and other administrative case support
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and office organization
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff
Qualifications
• Friendly, professional, and confident on the phone
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable learning new technology and software
• Dependable, proactive, and able to work independently
• Professional when handling confidential information
• Legal assistant experience is a plus but not required
Experience with the following is preferred:
• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Adobe Acrobat
• Clio Manage and Clio Grow
Benefits
• Competitive hourly pay ($22.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience)
• Full-time or part-time schedules available
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth as the firm continues to expand
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person – Roseville, California
Richardson Employment Law, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.