Weintraub Tobin is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Sacramento office in support of a dynamic team of business litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment while demonstrating a first-class commitment to client service. This position is on-site for the first 90 days. After that period, a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote may be available.<br><br><br><br>RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>Create and maintain internal case databases, including importing and exporting documents, locating files, running productions, analytics, and email threading, and conducting document review and coding.<br>Conduct document searches using eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and perform factual research utilizing Westlaw and online resources.<br>Manage all aspects of discovery, including organizing, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing discovery materials; preparing and responding to discovery requests; and drafting subpoenas to third parties.<br>Assist attorneys in deposition preparation by gathering relevant documents and organizing exhibits.<br>Track and manage the progress of documents throughout litigation, including ordering transcripts and records from third-party entities and responding to requests from outside counsel.<br>Prepare for and attend trials and arbitrations, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials, coordinating trial logistics, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom.<br>Operate and manage electronic trial presentation software.<br>Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills throughout all phases of litigation.<br>Assist with the preparation and filing of court documents in coordination with attorneys and legal secretaries.<br>Serve as a liaison between internal departments and outside vendors.<br>Requirements<br>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE<br><br>Minimum of 5+ years of complex litigation experience required, with an emphasis on business litigation and real estate litigation.<br>Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required; alternatively, qualifications meeting California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered.<br>Extensive experience with electronic legal database software, such as Relativity.<br>Trial experience strongly preferred, including exhibit and witness preparation, subpoena drafting, and courtroom support.<br>Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.<br>Proficiency in litigation software such as CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director.<br>Familiarity with iManage or a similar document management system.<br>Ability to manage multiple files and projects concurrently and to perform well under pressure.<br>Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively, while providing prompt support to attorneys.<br>Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and legal professionals at all levels.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our detail-oriented services team in Sacramento, California. This role supports a busy litigation practice and offers an excellent benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(K) profit-sharing plan. The position provides flexibility with a hybrid schedule following an initial in-office period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules using a master calendar system.<br>• Open and close client matters while creating and maintaining comprehensive client profiles.<br>• Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct e-filing of court documents, adhering to local, state, and federal court rules.<br>• Prepare and organize discovery materials, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, and trial binders.<br>• Assist in the preparation of exhibits and trial or hearing documentation.<br>• Support attorneys in managing cases from inception through trial, providing administrative and litigation assistance.<br>• Generate expense reports and maintain accurate records for billing purposes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing law firm in Sacramento, California. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented and excels in managing legal documentation, court filings, and trial preparation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents in compliance with court-specific rules and regulations.</p><p>• Submit both electronic and physical filings to courts in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis to ensure team alignment.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of trial materials, including binders, indices, and exhibits.</p><p>• Arrange client meetings and depositions, including booking conference rooms and setting up required technology.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progress.</p><p>• Handle correspondence and ensure timely delivery of client documents.</p><p>• Process invoices and coordinate with the accounting department for timely payments.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, printing, and faxing documents.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a public education entity seeking an experienced Deputy‑level Attorney to support their legal team on a long‑term contract basis. This role is open due to an open seat and is ideal for an attorney with a strong contracts and procurement background who is comfortable operating in a public sector environment. The position is fully remote and involves meaningful exposure to technology‑driven agreements and board support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate procurement‑focused contracts, including professional services agreements</li><li>Support technology‑related contracts, including software licensing and similar agreements</li><li>Assist with board support, including participation in board meetings</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with public entity requirements</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to contract workflows</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a civil litigation firm in Lafayette, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to step in and provide on-site support while a team member is out on medical leave. This is an immediate contract opportunity, with the need to start as early as this coming week.</p><p> </p><p>The role will support active litigation matters, including trial preparation with an upcoming trial date already on calendar. While the initial need is contract coverage, the firm is open to the possibility of ongoing support depending on business needs and fit.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as sole legal secretarial support in the office</li><li>Draft and revise pleadings, discovery, and legal correspondence</li><li>Prepare TOCs, TOAs, subpoenas, and assist with service and filings</li><li>Handle state and federal e-filing</li><li>Manage calendaring, deadlines, scheduling, and attorney support</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including assembling trial materials, binders, and exhibits</li><li>Process incoming and outgoing mail</li><li>Create, organize, and maintain electronic case files and document management systems</li><li>Provide light phone coverage as needed</li><li>Assist with time entry and billing support (no minimum billing requirements)</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a technically skilled Legal Operations professional to support and scale a growing global legal organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging legal, data, and technology, partnering closely with legal leadership to build analytics, reporting, and technical solutions that enable smarter, more efficient contract and legal operations.</p><p> </p><p>As the legal team continues to grow, this position will play a critical role in distributing operational and technical workload, allowing legal leadership to focus on strategy while ensuring systems, data, and tools are optimized and scalable. This is a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity, offering the chance to join immediately while evaluating long-term fit within a distributed, global environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, create, and maintain legal analytics and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, supporting leadership with actionable insights and KPIs</li><li>Develop and manage custom reporting solutions using data sourced from CLM platforms (including Icertis), where native reporting functionality is limited</li><li>Write and maintain queries (e.g., SQL) and support data extraction, transformation, and reporting needs</li><li>Build or support scripts, applications, and technical tools that enhance legal operations workflows</li><li>Partner closely with legal leadership to translate legal and contract data into meaningful operational metrics</li><li>Collaborate with paralegals and project-focused team members who manage day-to-day legal processes</li><li>Coordinate with global teams (including CLM support teams in India) to troubleshoot system issues and improve processes</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal operations systems, reporting, and technical infrastructure</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized <strong>Litigation Secretary</strong> to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide critical administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of cases from inception through resolution. Your contributions will play a key role in maintaining smooth case workflows, meeting court deadlines, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced litigation environment.</p><p>This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while making a meaningful impact on clients’ legal matters. We are open to both <strong>direct hire</strong> (full-time, permanent) and <strong>temp-to-hire</strong> arrangements, with strong potential for long-term placement based on performance and the firm’s needs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate court appearances, depositions, and client meetings for multiple attorneys.</li><li>Prepare, file, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements related to personal injury claims.</li><li>Handle client communications via phone, email, and in-person interactions, providing updates on case progress and gathering initial intake information for accident or injury reports.</li><li>Conduct basic research on case details, such as medical records, accident reports, and insurance policies, to support trial preparation.</li><li>Maintain confidential client files, ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm protocols for sensitive personal injury documentation.</li><li>Assist with billing, expense tracking, and contingency fee calculations, while coordinating with medical providers and expert witnesses.</li><li>Perform general office duties, including data entry, transcription of attorney notes, and preparation of correspondence for negotiations or settlements.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is looking for a skilled Pre-Litigation Attorney to join their team. This role involves managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement, ensuring efficient resolution while maximizing case value. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of pre-litigation processes, contributing to a collaborative and results-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a high-volume caseload of personal injury cases from intake through settlement.</p><p>• Assess liability, damages, and overall case value to develop strategic approaches.</p><p>• Guide clients through treatment plans and the progression of their cases.</p><p>• Collect, review, and organize medical records, bills, and supporting documents.</p><p>• Prepare and submit detailed demand packages to insurance carriers.</p><p>• Conduct settlement negotiations to resolve cases effectively prior to litigation.</p><p>• Identify cases requiring escalation to litigation and oversee a seamless transition.</p><p>• Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal teams to ensure case updates.</p><p>• Collaborate with support staff to optimize case outcomes and efficiency.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting Litigation Associates for the Sacramento office (telecommute currently) of its large statewide law firm client. The ideal candidate will have 1-7++ years of practice in labor & employment law and/or commercial litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications include excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, diverse discovery and law & motion experience, and optimally some trial work. This is definitely a partnership-track opportunity, so career-minded litigators are encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>The target salary is $135,000 - 200,000+/yr, DOE, plus bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $40,000+, depending on amount of hours billed. Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. </p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Attorney to join our team located in Sacramento, California. As a Litigation Attorney, you will be expected to handle litigation processes, manage personal injury cases, and navigate through various legal software. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle litigation processes for personal injury cases</p><p>• Utilize Case Management Software (SmartAdvocate) to maintain and organize case files</p><p>• Prepare and deliver briefings on ongoing cases</p><p>• Oversee claim administration and handle complaints</p><p>• Engage in civil litigation procedures as required</p>