Legal Assistant

Legal NorCal P.C., a growing estate planning and probate firm in Chico, CA, is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support our attorney and legal team in delivering excellent service to clients. This is a fully in‑person position.

About the Role

You will work closely with our attorney and office manager to:

• Draft and format legal documents (estate plans, deeds, letters, and related documents) under attorney supervision.
• Assist with basic legal research and preparation of documents for client meetings, hearings, and other appointments.
• Maintain accurate client files (physical and electronic) and ensure our case management system is up to date.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and ensure deadlines and key dates are captured in the firm’s master calendar.
• Support front desk operations as needed, including answering phones, triaging calls, welcoming visitors, and routing mail.

This role includes billable work, and you’ll be expected to meet attainable billable-time goals while also supporting key administrative functions.

$20 - $25 hourly

• Answer and triage incoming calls, gather caller information, and serve as a professional first point of contact.
• Greet clients and visitors, create a welcoming environment, and assist with check‑in.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and packages; maintain related logs.
• Schedule and confirm meetings, reserve conference rooms, and help prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain and organize client case files; prepare binders and document sets using firm checklists.
• Draft letters, basic legal documents, discovery responses, and summaries for attorney review.
• Enter billable time contemporaneously into the case management system.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and in compliance with firm policies and ethical rules.
• Collaborate with a remote paralegal, intake specialist, and attorney to prepare for upcoming client meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma required; some college or a degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of office experience (legal setting preferred but not required for the right candidate).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills; able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and a self‑starter who can take ownership of tasks.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and delivering strong customer service.
• Tech‑savvy and confident using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry in CRM/CMS systems.
• Familiarity with multi‑line phone systems and office equipment.
• Experience in estate planning, probate, or working in a small law firm is a plus.

Legal Norcal P.C. is a trusts, estates, and business law firm based in Chico, California. We have built a reputation for white-glove service, substantive legal work, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve. We leverage technology to work smarter, not just harder. We measure what matters. And we invest in our team the way we invest in clients — with care, purpose, and high standards. Our practice spans estate planning, trust administration, probate, and business law, serving clients throughout Northern California and beyond.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• CLE reimbursement, full access to CEB, LexisNexis, and WealthCounsel, and firm-provided technology.