Job Description
Litigation Paralegal - Full Time - Sacramento, CA - Salary Range $40.87-$46.57 per hour
H1: Join the Team at Jackson Lewis as a Litigation Paralegal in Sacramento, CA H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Employment Law
Job Description:
- Manage e-discovery, redaction, duplicating and indexing of documents - Prepare chronologies of facts and production charts - Perform searches and cull relevant information - Organize pleadings, exhibits and appendices for filings - Assist in trial preparation - Draft motions, pleadings, notices, and correspondence - Analyze and review documents and data from discovery - Prepare deposition and record subpoenas - Trial and arbitration preparation - Conduct legal research - Cite-checking and shepardizing - Liaison with courts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors - Address client inquiries and provide updates on case status
Qualifications:
- Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills - 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience - Experience in employment law preferred - Knowledge of federal and state court litigation - Experience with class-actions and wage and hour productions a plus - ABA Paralegal Certificate required - Associate Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ability to apply key legal doctrines and assist with case strategies - Assist with preparation of pleadings, discovery, and administrative filings - Demonstrate understanding of practice group services - Presentation of case summaries and courses of action - Conduct legal research and cite-checking - Knowledge of developments, procedures, and rules in various courts - Responsible for personal billable time entries - Address client inquiries and provide updates on case status
Skills Required:
- Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word and Outlook - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Highly focused and detail-oriented - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills - Results-oriented with excellent time management skills - Creative problem-solving skills - Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks - Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Salary Information:
- Expected salary range of $40.87-$46.57 per hour - Actual compensation based on experience and other factors
Join Jackson Lewis, a national law firm with over 950 attorneys, as a Litigation Paralegal in Sacramento, CA. Our firm has been focused on labor and employment law since 1958 and we consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable, and diverse.
Ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”, we are looking for a Litigation Paralegal with 5-10 years of experience, preferably in employment law, to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of federal and state court cases, as well as arbitration proceedings.
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for managing e-discovery, drafting pleadings and discovery, conducting legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of practice group services and present case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys.
We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional analytical skills and a strong understanding of federal and state court procedures and rules. The ideal candidate will also have experience with billing hours and document management software. An ABA Paralegal Certificate is required, and an Associate or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
At Jackson Lewis, we understand that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and can flourish professionally. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with a passion for employment law, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Jackson Lewis.
