Litigation Paralegal

Natura•Sacramento, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Natura Life + Science is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for its in-house legal team in Sacramento, California. The role supports active and anticipated commercial and litigation matters from intake through resolution, working directly with the General Counsel and Corporate Counsel. The paralegal will own the litigation calendar, document production workflows, and discovery and evidence operations for matters handled in-house. The legal department is described as small and fast-moving, with the role having a visible impact from the first week. The position is based at the Sacramento headquarters, with in-person work preferred and hybrid flexibility possible for the right candidate. The job operates in an office portion of a GMP manufacturing plant setting. Entry into the GMP environment requires provided protective gowning and equipment. The work environment includes cannabis and cannabis-derived materials, extreme temperatures, dust and fine particulate, sustained noise, pinch or crushing hazards, food allergens, and high-pressure systems, including inert and volatile gases. Basic professional office equipment is also used. This role requires physical activity that may include sustained walking and standing, lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, using hands and arms to operate tools, moving carts and trolleys, and potentially lying on the floor or climbing stairs. Appropriate hearing, eye, respiratory, hot/cold, or fall protection may be required. There is no visa or H-1B sponsorship. Natura Life + Science is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

Three or more years of litigation paralegal experience.
Working knowledge of California Superior Court rules, calendaring conventions, and electronic filing procedures.
Strong written communication, including clear, concise, error-free writing under deadline; writing samples will be requested.
Exceptional attention to detail, including reviewing footnotes, verifying exhibit numbering, and checking defined terms across drafts.
Comfort with case management platforms, e-discovery tools, document automation, and cloud-based document management, and willingness to learn new tools quickly.
Ability to work independently and stay organized while managing parallel matters and deadlines without micromanagement.
Discretion, judgment, and steadiness under pressure.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including walking and standing for sustained periods, lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, operating tools, and pushing, pulling, and stopping carts and trolleys.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate basic operational and safety instructions.
Ability to wear appropriate protective gowning and equipment when entering the GMP environment.
No visa or H-1B sponsorship is available.

Nice To Haves

Litigation matters in California state court.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Experience supporting matters with significant document volume, including complex commercial disputes or high-volume e-discovery.
Familiarity with the California cannabis regulatory environment or another heavily regulated industry.
Trial preparation experience.
Experience using AI platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation calendars across multiple active matters, with attention to Sacramento Superior Court deadlines, local rules, e-filing procedures, and tentative ruling conventions.
Coordinate document collection, review, Bates-stamping, privilege logging, and production exchanges with opposing counsel and outside counsel.
Draft and revise pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
Proofread documents, contracts, and other legal documents.
Build and maintain evidence files, including witness files, deposition exhibits, evidence indexes, and the document repository.
Coordinate with outside counsel on file transmittals, status tracking, billing review, deadline management, and document hand-offs.
Administer e-discovery platforms and case management software, and suggest improved tools, templates, and workflows.
Handle confidential, sensitive, and time-pressured information with discretion and judgment.
Operate, maintain, and clean large-scale packaging equipment and ancillary equipment when required in the GMP manufacturing environment.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned; these may change at any time.