Job Description
Job Description
Paralegal (Civil Litigation)
Location/Onsite: Sacramento, CA | Onsite
Our client seeks an experienced Paralegal (Civil Litigation) to join their civil litigation team in Sacramento. Do you excel at managing complex litigation and keeping cases moving smoothly? Are you confident in your discovery, research, and trial support skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment where your work directly impacts client outcomes? If yes, this may be the perfect Paralegal (Civil Litigation) position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.
The Perks!
- Compensation: $31.25 – $43.27/hour, based on experience
- Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off
A Day in the Life of the Paralegal (Civil Litigation)
In this role, you’ll support a high-impact litigation practice dedicated to advocating for elder abuse and wrongful death victims. You’ll be a key partner to the attorneys, managing cases, overseeing discovery, preparing for depositions and trial, and ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way. Your work helps drive justice, accountability, and closure for vulnerable seniors and their families.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing civil litigation cases from pre-litigation through post-trial activities
- Organizing, reviewing, and analyzing case files, discovery materials, and document productions
- Drafting and responding to discovery; preparing meet-and-confer letters
- Conducting legal research; preparing case law summaries, statute summaries, and medical record reviews
- Creating witness lists and supporting documentation
- Coordinating and preparing exhibits, trial binders, and logistics for depositions and trial
- Overseeing e-discovery processes and document production
- Interviewing and meeting with witnesses
- Maintaining consistent communication with clients to provide updates and gather information
- Training and mentoring junior paralegals and administrative staff
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in California
- Strong knowledge of federal and California state court rules and filing procedures
- Expertise in drafting and responding to discovery and legal documents
- Strong experience supporting trial preparation and logistics
- Hands-on experience preparing or supporting motions to compel
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to focus on things like evidence collection, evidence tagging, and evidence categorizing
- Ability to work independently with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
About the Hiring Company
Our client is a mission-driven firm committed to uncovering elder neglect, fraud, wrongdoing, and holding long-term care operators accountable. Their team is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy for seniors and their families. They value collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a growth-oriented mindset.
Come Join Our Litigation Team!
Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Paralegal (Civil Litigation)