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Civil Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement, Sacramento, CA, United States


Overview

Pay:

$36.00 - $40.00 per hour
Location:

This is a full-time, on-site position in the Natomas area of Sacramento, CA. Our team works together in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note:

Must have 2+ years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience, including hands-on discovery and pleadings experience.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a meaningful plaintiff-side litigation practice helping people recover after devastating wildfire losses
Take ownership of important cases from intake through resolution
Work directly with attorneys, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel in an active litigation environment
Be part of a collaborative team that values organization, accountability, compassion, and clear communication
Earn competitive hourly compensation with benefits, PTO, paid holidays, 401k, health insurance, and a cellphone allowance
About Us
We are a busy California civil litigation firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses pursue justice after serious losses. Our team handles meaningful plaintiff-side cases and takes pride in providing compassionate, organized, and responsive support to clients during difficult times. Confidential Employer.
Job Description

Manage a high-volume civil litigation caseload and help keep cases moving forward
Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including intake, discovery, mediation preparation, and case resolution
Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, correspondence, client emails, and formal letters
Coordinate document collection, Bates numbering, productions, deadlines, calendars, and case files
Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, answer questions, and build trust
Work with vendors, opposing counsel, and internal team members to move matters forward efficiently
Maintain accurate records in Clio and internal systems
Anticipate attorney and client needs while taking ownership of assigned work
Qualifications

2+ years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience
Experience with discovery, pleadings, document production, deadlines, and case management
Mass tort, wildfire litigation, personal injury, or complex plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable speaking with clients in high-stress situations with professionalism and empathy
Ability to support multiple attorneys and prioritize competing deadlines
Proficiency with Clio, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Friendly, reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
Why You Will Love Working Here

Meaningful work helping clients pursue justice and rebuild after serious losses
Strong opportunity to take ownership and play a key role in case progress
Supportive, team-oriented office environment
Stable weekday schedule with no weekend hours
Benefits include health insurance, 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, and cellphone allowance
Benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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