Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Profit sharing

Free parking

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a civil litigation paralegal to support attorneys from case intake through resolution. This in-office role requires 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, deep knowledge of California procedures, and proficiency with discovery, docketing, and e-filing.

You will manage calendars, draft pleadings and motions, coordinate deposits, and ensure timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and Judicial Council forms.
• Proven experience with litigation calendaring, docketing, deadlines, discovery, pleadings, motions, e-filing, and service.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, from case management and discovery through resolution.
• Maintain litigation calendars and accurately track statutory, court, and discovery deadlines.
• Monitor court dockets, case activity, hearings, and upcoming deadlines.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and coordinate discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Manage document review, organization, production, and case files.
• Coordinate and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, trial materials, and other case-related resources.
• File and serve documents in California state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties.
• Provide proactive case management and dependable day-to-day litigation support.

Skills

Civil litigation

Paralegal

Microsoft Office

Document management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected legal team where your litigation expertise directly contributes to successful client outcomes.
• Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation work from case intake through resolution.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and play an important role in preparing cases for hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Enjoy a competitive hourly compensation package plus health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, sick time, profit sharing, and free parking.
• Build on your California civil litigation experience in a professional, collaborative environment where strong organization and initiative are valued.

Location: Santa Rosa, CA — Full-time, in-office position. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative local legal team while working directly with attorneys and clients.

Note: Must have 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation paralegal experience, including California civil litigation procedures, discovery, litigation calendaring, docketing, pleadings, motions, electronic filing, and service.

About Us

We combine the resources and capabilities of a sophisticated legal practice with the personal attention and responsiveness of a boutique team. We handle a wide range of legal matters and take pride in providing thoughtful, high-quality representation while building lasting relationships with our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, from case management and discovery through resolution.
• Maintain litigation calendars and accurately track statutory, court, and discovery deadlines.
• Monitor court dockets, case activity, hearings, and upcoming deadlines.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and coordinate discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Manage document review, organization, production, and case files.
• Coordinate and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, trial materials, and other case-related resources.
• File and serve documents in California state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties.
• Provide proactive case management and dependable day-to-day litigation support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and Judicial Council forms.
• Proven experience with litigation calendaring, docketing, deadlines, discovery, pleadings, motions, e-filing, and service.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, written communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Clio or other legal case management software experience is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful work where your contributions have a direct impact on client matters.
• A professional, team-oriented environment with experienced legal professionals.
• Opportunity to expand your litigation knowledge and take ownership of important responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package.
• A stable, established practice that values professionalism, initiative, and quality work.

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Benefits:

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