[Hiring] Litigation Paralegal @Clayeo C Arnold, A Professional Corporation

Role Description

We are currently in search of a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate for this position should be a self-starter, with a keen attention to detail, able to meet strict deadlines, and prioritize tasks to be efficient and effective. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative and legal secretarial duties including:

• Drafting, revising, and proofreading correspondence and other legal documents
• Handling court filings and creating and maintaining client files
• Calendaring deadlines and performing a variety of other duties as assigned

In addition, the candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Positive “will-do” work ethic and team player
• Excellent grammar, writing, editing skills and comfortable multi-tasking
• Organized, quick learner, detail-oriented and responsive
• Knowledge in State & federal calendaring procedures a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in fast-paced legal environment preferred
• Paralegal Certificate a plus
• Superior interpersonal skills and patience in communication with clients
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making
• Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
• High degree of professionalism and dependability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and time-keeping applications
• Must display a professional appearance and manner with clients, lawyers, paralegals and other staff members

Requirements

• Prepare, draft, review, and file legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, settlement agreements, and briefs in state and federal courts
• Handle state and federal court filings and e-filings, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines
• Maintain attorney calendars and track court appearances, filing deadlines, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related dates
• Manage and maintain organized electronic and physical case files, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, evidence, and other litigation documents
• Monitor case activity and keep case management systems, calendars, and case statuses current
• Conduct legal research regarding case law, court rules, statutes, regulations, and other issues relevant to litigation
• Assist attorneys with discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, legal arguments, and overall case strategy
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties regarding filings, scheduling, discovery, and case-related matters
• Serve as a liaison between clients and attorneys, providing appropriate case updates and gathering information and documentation as needed
• File and record documents with courts and government agencies, coordinate filing fees, and follow through to confirm proper submission and acceptance
• Review, organize, and prioritize incoming case documents and correspondence, identifying time-sensitive or critical matters
• Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, case, and Firm-related information
• Maintain strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, evidence, motion practice, and state and federal court rules

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations