Litigation Paralegal

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its San Francisco Bay Area team. This role supports sophisticated civil litigation matters from initial case development through trial.

The team supports insurance defense litigation throughout California, and the position is offered with a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders
• Assist with motions, including preparation of supporting documents and exhibits and preparing hearing binders
• Manage trial preparation tasks, 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
• Collaborate with attorneys at all levels of experience as part of a litigation team
• Use legal technology and case management tools to create efficient workflows and help teams stay ahead of deadlines
• Draft and proofread legal documents
• Organize and analyze large volumes of records
• Coordinate discovery
• Help prepare attorneys and cases for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials

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 (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
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation, 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: $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 accrued annually at the employee’s base rate

Location

San Francisco Bay Area | Remote

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies