Litigation paralegal Job at Robert Half (Sacramento)

Litigation paralegal

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Sacramento

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide direct support to a team of three attorneys handling complex plaintiff-side matters, including multiple class actions approaching monitoring, settlement, and active filing stages. This role requires a strong litigation foundation, excellent organizational skills, and someone who brings a positive, solutions-oriented mindset to work that can often involve challenging subject matter. The candidate must be able to report fully on-site in Sacramento for the first two weeks and then transition into a hybrid schedule. This is an ongoing contract role (estimated two months, potentially longer) with the potential for conversion for the right long-term fit.

Job Responsibility:

Support attorneys handling federal and state class action litigation, including matters approaching monitoring and fee settlement stages
Assist with active and upcoming filings, including writs, motions, and related pleadings
Perform drafting, cite checking, formatting, and document preparation consistent with civil procedure standards
Prepare TOCs/TOAs, subpoenas, and related litigation support documents
Manage calendaring of all deadlines, hearings, filings, and service-related timelines (no process serving required)
Conduct research on court rules and procedural requirements as needed
Support attorneys in a practice where legal support staff handle full-spectrum tasks for their assigned team
Assist with smaller-scale writ matters, with the opportunity to learn under guidance if less experienced
Maintain an organized structure for case documents, deadlines, and project needs

Requirements:

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally within plaintiff-side practice
Strong understanding of state and federal civil procedure
Demonstrated experience supporting class action litigation preferred
Proficiency in drafting, cite checking, formatting, and managing complex litigation documents
Experience preparing TOCs/TOAs and subpoenas
Paralegal certification highly preferred
Proven resourcefulness and ability to navigate court rules and filing requirements
Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive, steady presence in a practice area that can involve sensitive or heavy subject matter

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 12, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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