Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a fast-paced litigation team where your work will directly support substantive case strategy and outcomes.
• Take on meaningful paralegal responsibilities that go well beyond administrative support.
• Gain broad exposure to litigation, trial prep, discovery, legal research, and document management.
• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters in an environment that values precision, strong judgment, and initiative.
• Be part of a practice where organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail truly matter.
• Build your career in a role with real responsibility, variety, and impact.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Preferably on-site with hybrid flexibility, with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Note: Candidates must have at least 2+ years of substantive paralegal experience in a litigation environment, along with strong drafting, legal research, and filing experience.

About Us We are a nationally recognized law firm handling complex litigation and other high-stakes legal matters across a broad range of practice areas. Our team values strong work product, sound judgment, and professionals who can contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced, high-level environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, interrogatories, affidavits, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision
• Prepare substantive first drafts of legal documents, not just formatting or administrative support
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, witness binders, TOC/TOA, and trial notebooks
• Summarize depositions, court transcripts, and witness testimony
• Support witness coordination, declarations, and trial logistics
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms
• Draft research memoranda, proposed orders, and other analytical documents
• Manage discovery workflows, document review, and document production
• Maintain organized case files and document management systems
• Track deadlines, filing requirements, service obligations, and procedural timelines
• Prepare and submit filings in state and federal courts using PACER and court e-filing systems
• Use sound judgment to identify inconsistencies, compliance risks, and case support needs before issues arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred
• 2+ years of substantive paralegal experience, preferably in litigation or trial practice
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Strong legal research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced Word skills including redlining, TOC, and track changes
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems including PACER
• Familiarity with case management, document management, and eDiscovery platforms is a plus
• Strong written communication, organization, judgment, and attention to detail

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation paralegal who wants to do substantive, attorney-facing work in a serious legal environment. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, exposed to a wide range of litigation tasks, and positioned as an important part of the case team. It is a strong fit for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and staying a step ahead.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance