Litigation Paralegal

Overview

An experienced Litigation Paralegal is needed to join the organization’s San Francisco Bay Area team. This role offers a remote work environment with flexibility while maintaining team connection and collaboration.

This position supports sophisticated litigation from initial case development through trial, working closely with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and deposition binder preparation.
• Assist with motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits, including preparation of hearing binders.
• Support trial preparation, including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines.
• Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records/medical billings.
• Calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation.
• Organize and analyze large volumes of records.
• Coordinate discovery.
• Prepare attorneys and cases for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Use legal technology and case management tools to create efficient workflows and help the team stay ahead of deadlines and case demands.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with litigation in the state of California.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
• High proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation areas such as insurance defense, personal injury, construction, or a related litigation practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $30–$43/hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed.
• Annual bonus for paralegals ranging from $250–$3,000.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–$1,700).
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
• Paid parental leave at base pay rate.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year).
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs.
• Firm-wide charitable giving program.
• Numerous social and off-site events each year.

Location

San Francisco Bay Area | Remote

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies.
• Pay Range: $30–$43 USD.
• Equal opportunity employer.