Litigation Paralegal- 3613449

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal 

Location: Oakland, CA 94612

Salary/Payrate: $85K-$135K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 of days WFH after initial training period)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

A mid‑sized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation. This full‑time position involves case development, discovery support, factual research, and trial preparation.

Position Overview: The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with investigations, document management, evidence organization, and trial preparation. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage large volumes of information in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with complex case materials.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with case development, discovery tasks, and trial preparation.
• Conduct factual investigations, including reviewing records, public documents, and online sources.
• Support discovery projects, including subpoenas, written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Collect, organize, and summarize evidence while maintaining proper documentation.
• Prepare trial materials, exhibits, and witness binders; assist with courtroom logistics as needed.
• Manage large volumes of case documents using litigation support software.
• Conduct legal and factual research using online research tools.
• Coordinate communication among attorneys, clients, experts, investigators, and witnesses.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely updates throughout the litigation process.
• Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Must meet applicable paralegal requirements under state law.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an accredited program required.
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience, including trial support.
• Experience conducting factual investigations and using online research tools.
• Strong understanding of state and federal court procedures, including electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency with litigation technology platforms and trial presentation tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.