Entry Level Legal Assistant

About the Firm

The Law Office of Brian H. Turner is a Sacramento-based personal injury law firm representing clients throughout California. We are a growing litigation firm and are hiring a part-time legal assistant to support intake and document management, and to assist with case management as part of our next phase of growth. We are not a high-volume firm and fight hard for each and every client. This is a 100% in-office position, and remote work is not available.

This role is ideal for a highly organized and reliable individual who has an interest in learning how a professional law firm operates. No prior legal experience is required – we will train the right candidate. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the managing attorney. The entire staff works as a team on every case. This role offers hands-on experience helping clients and the firm achieve real results.

If you are looking for a career where you get to actually change people’s lives for the better and want to work in a high-paced firm that values hard work, we want you to apply. We want someone who is dynamic and a natural problem solver.

Requirements

-         Applicants must submit with their resume a cover letter that identifies their experience and background, and explains why they believe this will be a good fit for them. The cover letter should not exceed one page.

-         Part-time hours will be during business hours in the week, in the office

-         Applicants can also forward their resume and cover letter to Jolena Liang at jliang@bhturnerlaw.com with the subject line Legal Assistant Application followed by your name.

Position Overview

This position will play a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that client files are accurate, organized, and immediately usable by attorneys and staff. You will also support the attorneys and staff on active case matters.

Primary Responsibilities

- Obtain, receive, organize, review, and upload all inbound documents, including:

- Medical records and bills

- Police reports

- Correspondence

- Pleadings

- Maintain clean, consistent, organized digital files

- Route documents to the appropriate staff

- Track missing or incomplete records and flag issues internally                   

- Follow firm document naming and routing procedures

- Manage calendar entries, set up reminders, and cross-check that calendar entries are input correctly

- Maintain the firm’s calendar, reviewing upcoming hearings, events, and assignments

- Draft correspondence

- Request medical records, reports, and other necessary documents

-Communicate on the phone with clients, insurance adjusters, and records providers

Qualifications

- Focus on organizational skills and attention to detail

- Strong time management skills

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

- Ability to follow systems, checklists, and procedures

- Comfort handling multiple tasks without sacrificing accuracy

- Reliable, punctual, and accountable

- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

- Interest in helping clients and navigating challenges as they arise

Compensation & Benefits

-  $22 an hour

-  Paid sick leave as required by California law

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.