Civil Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement
Sacramento, CA

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a meaningful plaintiff-side litigation practice helping people recover after devastating wildfire losses
  • Take ownership of important cases from intake through resolution
  • Work directly with attorneys, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel in an active litigation environment
  • Be part of a collaborative team that values organization, accountability, compassion, and clear communication
  • Earn competitive hourly compensation with benefits, PTO, paid holidays, 401k, health insurance, and a cellphone allowance


Location: This is a full-time, on-site position in the Natomas area of Sacramento, CA. Our team works together in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.


Note: Must have 2+ years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience, including hands-on discovery and pleadings experience.


About Us

We are a busy California civil litigation firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses pursue justice after serious losses. Our team handles meaningful plaintiff-side cases and takes pride in providing compassionate, organized, and responsive support to clients during difficult times. Confidential Employer.


Job Description

  • Manage a high-volume civil litigation caseload and help keep cases moving forward
  • Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including intake, discovery, mediation preparation, and case resolution
  • Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, correspondence, client emails, and formal letters
  • Coordinate document collection, Bates numbering, productions, deadlines, calendars, and case files
  • Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, answer questions, and build trust
  • Work with vendors, opposing counsel, and internal team members to move matters forward efficiently
  • Maintain accurate records in Clio and internal systems
  • Anticipate attorney and client needs while taking ownership of assigned work


Qualifications

  • 2+ years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience
  • Experience with discovery, pleadings, document production, deadlines, and case management
  • Mass tort, wildfire litigation, personal injury, or complex plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable speaking with clients in high-stress situations with professionalism and empathy
  • Ability to support multiple attorneys and prioritize competing deadlines
  • Proficiency with Clio, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Friendly, reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused


Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Meaningful work helping clients pursue justice and rebuild after serious losses
  • Strong opportunity to take ownership and play a key role in case progress
  • Supportive, team-oriented office environment
  • Competitive hourly pay of $35 to $40 per hour, depending on experience
  • Benefits include health insurance, 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, and cellphone allowance
  • Stable weekday schedule with no weekend hours


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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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