Plaintiff Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Plaintiff Paralegal to join a busy litigation team in Sacramento, California. This position is ideal for an organized candidate who can keep multiple plaintiff matters progressing while providing steady support to attorneys and responsive service to clients. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across discovery, case coordination, filings, and mediation or trial preparation in a fast-moving civil litigation practice.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee a substantial plaintiff-side caseload by monitoring progress, organizing next steps, and helping matters advance on schedule.
• Serve as a regular point of contact for clients, providing timely updates, answering questions, and maintaining a calm, organized presence throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare and distribute written communications such as status updates, correspondence, and other case-related documents for clients and legal stakeholders.
• Manage discovery workflow from start to finish, including drafting materials, coordinating document gathering, organizing productions, and applying Bates labeling accurately.
• Work closely with outside vendors and opposing counsel to facilitate document exchanges, scheduling, and other litigation-related coordination.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, mediations, and other case events by compiling materials and ensuring supporting documents are ready.
• Maintain complete and current case records in Clio and related platforms, keeping calendars, deadlines, and files organized and accurate.
• Support court filing activity, including electronic submissions and related document handling, in accordance with applicable procedures.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in plaintiff-side civil litigation, with mass tort or wildfire matters considered highly valuable.
• Demonstrated success supporting multiple attorneys at once in an active, deadline-driven legal environment.
• Strong background in case coordination, including docket tracking, calendar management, and file organization.
• Practical experience handling discovery tasks, document collection, production management, and Bates numbering.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel using sound judgment and clear communication.
• Proven skill in speaking with clients in a composed and reassuring manner, especially when matters are sensitive or high pressure.
• Proficiency with Clio, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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