Paralegal

Robert Half • Sacramento, CA • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for a legal specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage complex case activity, maintain organized records, and help attorneys move matters forward efficiently. The position offers a broad range of litigation work, from discovery and legal research to deposition coordination and trial preparation, while working closely with attorneys, clients, and support staff.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development and discovery through trial preparation and post-trial follow-up.

Maintain well-organized case files, exhibits, and litigation records while tracking deadlines and ensuring documentation remains complete and accessible.

Review large sets of produced documents, assess responsiveness and compliance, prepare draft correspondence for attorney review, and identify materials for potential exhibit use.

Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law, then prepare concise summaries to assist with strategy and case progression.

Draft and help manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, and assist with discovery responses.

Prepare medical record summaries, assemble witness-related materials, and support witness outreach and meeting coordination.

Organize deposition and trial materials, including exhibit sets, binders, schedules, and related logistics, with occasional travel as needed for court support.

Communicate with clients to collect information, provide case status updates, and help ensure legal matters continue moving in line with expectations.

Offer day-to-day guidance to paralegals and administrative team members by sharing effective litigation support practices and workflow knowledge. Requirements

At least 4 years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally within civil litigation matters.

Strong working knowledge of federal court procedures and California state court rules, including filing requirements and litigation deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to prepare discovery materials, legal correspondence, pleadings, and motion-related documents with accuracy and professionalism.

Advanced skills in formatting legal filings, including tables of contents, tables of authorities, and proper citation use.

Proficiency with case management platforms, e-discovery processes, and legal software used in active litigation environments.

Advanced command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal setting.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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