Legal Assistant

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.