Paralegal

Kahana & Feld Llp•Sacramento, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal supports attorneys and other departments or staff with all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the role coordinates, organizes, prepares, and interprets legal documents; manages case files and litigation workflows; supports discovery and eDiscovery; conducts research; and assists with hearings, depositions, and trials. The position also involves client and case-team interactions, vendor coordination, accurate billing, and meeting an annual billable-hours requirement. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position, with hybrid work available after 90 days of employment. The schedule is 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday work. The role requires 5–10% domestic travel by car and plane. The stated salary is $35.00–$50.00 per hour. Work is performed in an office environment and is primarily sedentary. The position involves operating standard office equipment and keyboards, repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, close visual work, and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to walk short distances and/or drive to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal is preferred.
Familiarity with online databases and resources.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in interactions with clients and colleagues.
Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California.
Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers such as One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing.
Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision.
Coordinate with attorneys and other paralegals to direct workflow on cases.
Review and maintain documents and case files, and compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate document productions, search production databases, and perform related eDiscovery tasks.
Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
Assist with preparing and reviewing materials for court hearings and depositions.
Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
Conduct legal research and document review, and perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and support attorneys at court and agency hearings.
Document and bill all billable work and tasks accurately according to billing procedures, and meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks.
Liaise with outside vendors, including court reporters, experts, and mediators.