Litigation Paralegal

Peebles Bergin Schulte & Robinson LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peebles Bergin Schulte & Robinson, LLP in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys with case analysis and deposition preparation. The role requires thorough knowledge of federal procedures, strong writing and research skills, and meticulous organization.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing court filings, maintaining client files, and coordinating depositions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in paralegal studies from ABA accredited school.
• Thorough understanding of Federal court proceedings and rules; legal writing and citation experience.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and listening; superior interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, flexible, accurate and dependable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Electronic Court Filing (ECF).

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with analysis and set the foundation for ongoing legal cases and issues.
• Research legal issues, prepare documentation, and provide administrative support; verify legal records; create and track client files and Firm records.
• Prepare documents, pleadings, and court filings; ensure timely delivery of legal documents and packages.
• Coordinate deposition hearings, court filings, litigation files and legislative and administrative filing; assist with preparing witnesses and pleadings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Court Filing (ECF)

Job description

Peebles Bergin Schulte & Robinson, LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations.

Our Sacramento, CA office has an immediate need for an experienced litigation Paralegal.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with analysis and set the foundation for ongoing legal cases and issues
• Research legal issues, prepare documentation, and provide administrative support; Verify legal records; Create, maintain and track client files and Firm records
• Prepare documents, pleadings, and court filings; Ensure timely delivery of legal documents and packages
• Coordinate deposition hearings, court filings, litigation files and legislative and administrative filing; Assist with preparing witnesses, developing pleadings, preparing affidavits;

Requirements include:

• Associates degree in paralegal studies from ABA accredited school
• Thorough understanding of Federal In depth understanding of legal terms and rules; Familiar with federal court proceedings and federal court rules and procedures; Familiar with legal writings and citation; on-line legal research
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and listening skills; Superior interpersonal skills;
• Organized; Detailed; Flexible; Accurate; Reliable and dependable
• Expert computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; Electronic Court Filing (ECF) system

Compensation:

Competitive salary and generous benefits package provided.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Rachel Tanger, Firm Administrator at [e-mail]