Discovery Paralegal

Paralegal – Civil Litigation (Sacramento, CA | Onsite)

Our client is seeking an experienced Sacramento civil litigation paralegal to join their growing team. If you have 5+ years of California civil litigation experience
, including trial preparation, discovery, and case management
, this could be your next career opportunity. You’ll be part of a fast-paced law firm environment where your legal research, e-discovery, deposition prep, and trial support directly impact client outcomes. This role is ideal for paralegals looking for civil litigation jobs in Sacramento that allow you to make a meaningful difference in elder abuse, neglect, and wrongful death cases.

Compensation: $35 – $46/hour, based on experience

Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off

In this role, you’ll support a high-impact civil litigation practice advocating for elder abuse, neglect, and wrongful death victims. You’ll be a key partner to the attorneys, handling case management
, overseeing written discovery
, preparing for depositions, motions, and trial
, and ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way. Your work helps drive justice, accountability, and closure for vulnerable seniors and their families.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing civil litigation cases from pre-litigation through trial and post-trial activities
• Organizing, reviewing, and analyzing case files, medical records, discovery responses, and document productions
• Drafting and responding to discovery
  , and preparing meet-and-confer letters
• Conducting legal research
  ; preparing case law summaries, statute summaries, and medical record chronologies
• Creating witness lists
  , exhibit lists, and supporting documentation
• Coordinating and preparing exhibits, trial binders, deposition binders, and trial logistics
• Overseeing e-discovery, document review, and document production processes
• Interviewing and meeting with witnesses and clients
• Maintaining consistent client communication to provide case updates and gather information
• Training and mentoring junior paralegals and legal administrative staff

• 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience in California
• Strong knowledge of California state court rules, federal court procedures, and e-filing systems
• Expertise in drafting and responding to written discovery and legal documents
• Strong experience supporting trial preparation, deposition preparation, and litigation logistics
• Hands-on experience preparing or supporting motions to compel and discovery disputes
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with evidence management, document organization, and case files
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Our client is a mission-driven firm committed to uncovering elder neglect, elder abuse, fraud, and wrongful conduct and holding long-term care operators accountable. Their team is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy for seniors and their families. They value collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a growth-oriented mindset.

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!