Paralegal

About Atheria Law

Founded in 2019, Atheria Law was established by industry pioneers committed to helping the insurance industry navigate rapidly evolving technology, media, privacy, cyber and professional liability exposures. We advise domestic and international insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage and monitoring matters at the forefront of emerging risk.

The Opportunity

Our Technology, Media & Privacy practice group is seeking a full-time paralegal to support attorneys primarily based in our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. The team represents insurers that issue policies covering technology, cyber/data breach, privacy, and related risks.

This role is well suited for someone with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position may be based in either our San Francisco or Los Angeles office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, factual, court docket, and records research
• Organize, analyze, cross-check, and validate information and documentation
• Prepare written reports and draft legal documents, including briefs, appeals, contracts, legal agreements, and correspondence for attorney review
• Review legal forms and documents for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain detailed electronic case files and records
• Review correspondence from clients, vendors, insureds, and retail/wholesale brokers to take appropriate action and monitor file status
• Communicate with clients, vendors, insureds, and retail/wholesale brokers regarding inquiries and requests, including loss runs
• Draft and maintain claims bordereaux
• Review vendor invoices for reasonableness and compliance with insurer guidelines
• Meet annual billable hour target of 1,200 hours

Paralegal Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of legal experience, or a paralegal certificate/degree from an accredited college or university, or certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, legal research methods, legal terminology, and applicable government regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work with databases and online technology platforms
• Detail-oriented, diligent, adaptable, and highly organized
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism

Work Location and Schedule

Atheria supports flexible working arrangements, including remote work when appropriate. At the same time, we value in-person collaboration to strengthen teamwork, deepen institutional knowledge, and deliver exceptional client service.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required a minimum of two - three days per week during standard business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• Four medical plan options to choose from
• Dental and Vision insurance
• FSA health and dependent care
• Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in an HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401(k) with employer match
• 4 weeks of accrued paid time off in the first year
• 10-paid holidays per year
• Employer-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Training, mentoring, and career development
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• And much more!

Compensation

• The expected annual salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. The salary offered will be determined by a range of factors including but not limited to experience level, relevant skills, and location of position. Paralegals also participate in an hours-based bonus and discretionary bonus program.

Atheria Law is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, serious medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.