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Paralegal Employment Opportunities
Work at Sacramento's largest
and most prestigious law firm, Downey Brand LLP.
We offer a sophisticated practice, a congenial work environment and
a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Links to web applications for available paralegal positions are provided within individual job postings, which are posted on this page as those positions become available.
No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Employment Litigation Paralegal
The firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal for its Sacramento office. Employment law experience preferred. This position requires a paralegal certificate and a minimum of 5 years' experience with litigation procedures (10 years' experience preferred). The person hired for this position will have significant responsibility early on, and will be expected to: perform research; coordinate subpoenas; prepare initial drafts of correspondence, discovery responses, moving and opposing pleadings including discovery motions, complaints, MSJs, MILs, jury instructions, appellate briefs and conference statements; attend client meetings, depositions, document productions, and court appearances; interact with co-counsel, opposing counsel, investigators, and various vendors; prepare witnesses for deposition testimony; have significant involvement in trial preparation; and other tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys.
Strong research skills are essential; experience with Lexis, Summation iBlaze, Case Map, Sanction and MS Office applications is required. This position requires exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. A solid work ethic, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are critical. A positive attitude, the ability to set priorities and to work under pressure, and the ability to establish a good rapport with firm attorneys and clients are vital.
Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Camilla Arnds, Human Resources Director. Submit your application for this position here: Employment Litigation Paralegal
No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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