Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A national defense litigation firm in Napa, CA, is seeking a Paralegal to manage litigation cases, including document control and task prioritization. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in paralegal or legal secretarial work. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple deadlines are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and a professional environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of paralegal or legal secretarial experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and details.
• Self‑direction and professionalism expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases with document control and calendaring.
• Prepare and organize legal documents for trial.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and filings.
• Communicate with insurance carriers and clients professionally.
• Maintain electronic and paper files with organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Professional communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pay

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized litigation team with long-tenured, tight-knit collaboration
• Get hands-on experience across insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, and general litigation
• Strong compensation range ($75,000–$90,000) plus comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Steady workflow, high standards, and a professional environment where sharp paralegals can grow fast
• Interesting variety: litigation support plus exposure to ESOP advisory and ERISA defense matters

Location

• On-site in Napa, CA — work directly with the team in-office (high-collaboration role)

Note

• Must have 1+ year of paralegal or legal secretarial experience and be comfortable with deadlines, calendaring, and document control

About Our Client

• Our client is a national defense litigation firm representing organizations ranging from local businesses to global corporations in high‑stakes disputes across the U.S. Their culture is professional, fast‑paced, and team‑oriented, with a strong emphasis on quality and reliability.

Job Description

• Manage litigation cases, including document control and calendaring docket deadlines
• Prepare and organize legal documents such as forms, charts, reports, and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing trial documents and exhibits
• Prepare pre‑trial pleadings and support filing readiness
• Prepare for depositions and assist attorneys with deposition materials
• Prepare for hearings and coordinate supporting documents
• Request and organize records, including maintaining clear record logs
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls and support coordination across stakeholders
• Communicate professionally with insurance carriers, insureds, clients, and vendors via phone and email
• Maintain electronic and paper files with strong organization and version control
• Support other team members and timekeepers as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of paralegal or legal secretarial experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative, self‑direction, and professionalism with clients and carriers
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelors degree preferred (not required)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A stable, high‑performing team with a strong reputation and professional standards
• Variety in day‑to‑day work, with meaningful involvement in active litigation
• Strong benefits package: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life insurance, disability, parental leave, EAP
• Long‑term wealth building: 401(k) with firm contribution plus profit sharing

JPC-536

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

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