Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery (Sacramento)

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Sacramento, CA seeks a litigation paralegal to handle discovery through trial preparation. You will draft pleadings and motions, review and organize discovery, and support attorneys with factual investigations and case management.

This on-site role offers exposure to diverse civil matters and direct impact on case outcomes. Candidates must have ABA-approved paralegal certification or equivalent, 1+ year of experience, strong civil procedure knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure, pleadings, discovery, motions, and court filings.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Trial preparation experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, motions, case preparation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Review, organize, analyze, and summarize discovery and case materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare clear summaries for attorneys.
• Assist with client interviews, expert witness coordination, and factual investigations.
• Manage case files, deadlines, documentation, and litigation workflow.
• Prepare jury instructions, trial binders, exhibits, and other trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for and attendance at trials.
• Monitor case status, legal fees, litigation budgets, and project deadlines.
• Help keep attorneys and matters moving by proactively following up on deadlines, filings, and required information.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism.
• Assist with office procedures, special projects, and other litigation support needs.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Civil procedure

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Paralegal certification (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential Employer in Sacramento, CA seeks a litigation paralegal to handle discovery through trial preparation. You will draft pleadings and motions, review and organize discovery, and support attorneys with factual investigations and case management.

This on-site role offers exposure to diverse civil matters and direct impact on case outcomes. Candidates must have ABA-approved paralegal certification or equivalent, 1+ year of experience, strong civil procedure knowledge, and excellent