Legal Staff Paralegal in Sacramento, CA

Law Firm

Sacramento, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Sacramento, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain internal case databases, including importing and exporting documents, searching for documents, running productions, running analytics, email threading, document review, and coding documents.
- Conduct document searches using e-Discovery tools (., Relativity) and perform factual research via Westlaw and online sources.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions by gathering and preparing documents relevant to the deponent and organizing exhibits.
- Oversee the progress of documents through litigation, order transcripts/medical records, etc., from third-party entities, and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others.
- Prepare for and attend trials/arbitrations: organize exhibits, files, and all other supporting documents and materials, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, and assist attorneys in the courtroom.
- Operate and manage electronic trial presentation tools.
- Handle all aspects of discovery: organize, review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses; respond to discovery requests; and prepare subpoenas to third parties.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills throughout all phases of litigation.
- Work with attorneys and legal secretaries in the preparation and filing of all court documents.
- Act as a liaison between various internal departments and outside vendors.
- Assist with PAGA/class action timecard/wage record analysis and damages calculations using Excel templates.

Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience is required, with a focus on general civil litigation, with emphasis in employment and real estate matters, preferred.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved school or program is required, or a bachelor’s degree with recent attorney declaration.
- Trial experience strongly preferred, including exhibit and witness preparation, subpoena drafting, and courtroom support.
- Extensive experience with electronic legal database software, such as Relativity, is required.
- PAGA/class action experience, including wage record analysis damages calculations, preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and litigation software, including CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with iManage, or similar document management system.
- Ability to manage multiple files and projects concurrently and to perform well under pressure.
- Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively, while providing prompt support to attorneys.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with attorneys and legal professionals at all levels.

Salary Information:
- Salary range: $90,000-$110,000

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the firm's policy to provide equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the intent of the law firm to comply with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to fair employment practices. The law firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability or medical condition or for an employee’s religious beliefs, provided the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the firm. Any applicant or employee with a qualifying disability or medical condition, or a religious practice, that requires an accommodation in order for the employee to perform the essential functions of his or her job, should contact Human Resources to discuss it further so the firm can determine if a reasonable accommodation exists and can be provided.