Senior Litigation Paralegal

*********THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION******

REQUIRES PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE

Position Overview:

We are currently in search of a Sr. 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, court filings, creating and maintaining client files, calendaring deadlines and a variety of other duties as assigned. In addition, the candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 clients, case, and Firm-related information.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, evidence, motion practice, and state and federal court rules.

Qualifications:

• Positive “will-do” work ethic and team player
• Excellent grammar, writing, and editing skills and comfortable multitasking
• Organized, quick learner, detail-oriented, and responsive.
• Knowledge of state and federal calendaring procedures a plus
• 5 years of experience in a fast-paced legal environment, minimum 2 years in Personal Injury
• 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 on how to meet all deadlines adequately and efficiently.
• 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 and case management software.
• Must display a professional appearance and manner with clients, lawyers, paralegals and other staff members.

The target salary range for this role is: $70,000 - $85,000- in-office, Sacramento, CA

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Collaborative Team Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Arnold Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the role.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment. Applicants who require an accommodation are encouraged to contact our Human Resources Department.

About Us:

Great companies require one thing above all else: great people. It’s common to hear that companies are looking for team members, not employees. Others say it. We mean it. Part of that team mentality is understanding that one of us is never as smart as all of us. We constantly solicit suggestions for improvement for our team members, regardless of their title. At the same time, we work hard to develop leaders at all levels.

As a law firm that provides professional services, we strive for a social climate that is rigorous while still being pleasant, light, and friendly. Our firm is a great place to work. We show our professionalism by our interactions with our clients and with each other.

We are also a systems-heavy business. Our emphasis on clear and detailed procedures empowers our team members to be fire prevention specialists instead of firefighters. We don’t manage problems; we work on system enhancement and system maintenance in order to prevent problems from happening in the first place.

We employ people who have an innate desire to perform at 100 percent in all things. Out standard is perfection, and we strive to live up to that standard every day. That isn’t everyone, and that’s ok. But if you have a dedicated, give-it-your-all attitude, we will give you everything else you need to be a successful member on an exceptional team.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• personal injury : 2 years (Preferred)
• Law office: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person