What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. An international full-service law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, with a strong background in litigation support and trial preparation.
Essential Functions:
- Assist attorneys with case management strategies, including discovery, expert witness preparation, and trial preparation.
- Develop discovery plans, document review protocols, and manage complex document review projects.
- Prepare and serve subpoenas in State and Federal court.
- Maintain communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and experts, ensuring confidentiality of client matters.
- Keep accurate time records for billing and apply relevant technology to improve litigation management.
- Draft all types of written discovery and proofread for errors.
- Work independently or with a team to strategize and implement case management strategies.
Qualifications:
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under BPC 6450.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and State court rules and procedures.
- Experience with trial software, including Trial Director, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
- Strong decision-making, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to draft discovery, proofread, and strategize case management independently.
This position offers 2 work from home days per week. To be considered, please upload a copy of your resume.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
