Senior Litigation Paralegal

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Join a leading global law firm that advises clients on significant transactions and high-stakes disputes. As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, you'll be a key member of a dedicated team supporting one of the firm's most important client relationships, guiding complex cases from inception to resolution. This permanent, hybrid role also gives you the chance to shape AI-enabled litigation workflows while working with attorneys across multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities, from case initiation through resolution in federal and state courts.
• Calendar case deadlines and research Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, and judges' Standing Orders to ensure compliance.
• Draft and prepare court filings, and proofread, cite-check, and Bluebook briefs and discovery documents.
• Apply AI tools to streamline workflows, and maintain document management systems and procedures so case teams can quickly organize and retrieve documents.
• Coordinate depositions and trial and arbitration logistics, including travel and external vendors.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm, and must meet applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Google Workspace (Docs and Sheets), LexisNexis, Westlaw, and iManage, plus experience with eDiscovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini, and availability to travel and work overtime as needed.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
• Experience working with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows.

Why Join Us

• Permanent, full-time role with a leading global law firm
• Hybrid schedule based in Palo Alto or San Francisco
• $150,000 - $180,000/year plus medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)
• A central role on a dedicated team for a key client, with room to lead AI-driven process improvements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off