Senior Paralegal

Sacramento, CA | Hybrid Opportunity

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 DOE

A well-established and highly respected California law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its collaborative legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys substantive case involvement, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a dynamic environment handling complex and sophisticated matters.

This role offers the chance to work closely with accomplished attorneys, contribute meaningfully across a variety of practice areas, and play an integral role in delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, resourceful, and energized by solving challenging legal and procedural issues.

What You'll Do

• Manage and organize complex case files and large-scale document collections.
• Conduct legal, factual, and public records research to support litigation and client matters.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including subpoenas, document productions, and record management.
• Analyze, summarize, and prepare legal and factual materials for attorney review.
• Perform cite-checking and Shepardizing to ensure accuracy and reliability of legal authorities.
• Assist with responding to public records requests, including reviewing responsive documents and preparing correspondence.
• Support attorneys with case strategy, trial preparation, and substantive legal projects.
• Coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff across a variety of sophisticated matters.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Takes ownership and accountability from start to finish.
• Anticipates attorney and client needs and proactively develops solutions.
• Produces consistently high-quality work and exercises strong professional judgment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with attorneys, clients, agencies, and colleagues.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity, resourcefulness, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Balances independent responsibility with a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive paralegal experience supporting complex legal matters.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in labor and employment law is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to research unfamiliar legal issues and quickly learn new areas of law.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and case management skills.
• Experience with legal technology, eDiscovery platforms, and document management systems.
• Trial preparation experience is highly desirable.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal Program.
• Compliance with California Business & Professions Code §6450.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're a proactive Paralegal looking for an opportunity to do meaningful, substantive legal work with a respected California law firm, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this rare opportunity!