Remote Litigation Paralegal – Civil & Real Estate Focus

Corsaut & Wayland, LLP; California; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Corsaut & Wayneland, LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation. The role is remote, with a possible hybrid arrangement for candidates near the greater Sacramento/Roseville area.

The ideal candidate will manage deadlines, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and assist with motion practice and trial preparation while maintaining client confidentiality and accurate timekeeping. Strong research and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical problem-solving skills for evaluating legal, factual, and procedural information.
• Demonstrated command of litigation calendaring, deadlines, and court filing procedures.
• Proficiency in drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing litigation documents and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw and their AI-assisted research features.
• Familiarity with Clio practice management software and accurate timekeeping and billing practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a remote environment.
• Meets California paralegal qualification requirements under Business and Professions Code 6450.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation.
• Manage active litigation matters and coordinate deadlines.
• Prepare legal documents and discovery materials.
• Assist with motion practice and trial preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with dispersed team members.

Skills

Litigation support

Research

Deadline management

Legal drafting

Communication

Confidentiality

Remote work

Education

California paralegal qualification (BPC 6450)

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Clio

Timekeeping

Job description

Corsaut & Wayneland, LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation. The role is remote, with a possible hybrid arrangement for candidates near the greater Sacramento/Roseville area.

The ideal candidate will manage deadlines, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and assist with motion practice and trial preparation while maintaining client confidentiality and accurate timekeeping. Strong research and communication skills are essential.