Senior Trial Paralegal

Description

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experiencedSenior TrialParalegal to join our Mass Torts team. This position is fast paced, supports attorneys handling mass tort and plaintiff-side litigation in state and federal courts, and requires significant trial preparation and trial support experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with attorneys, experts, clients, and litigation support staff.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States. Travel will be required for trials, hearings, team meetings, training, and other case-related proceedings as needed.

SALARY : $48.00-$58.00 per hour Actual compensation will vary and will be based on applicable factors such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.

JOB DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage cases from pre-litigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, deposition summaries, and pre-trial filings.
• Provide trial support, including management of exhibits, witnesses, and trial logistics.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery materials for attorney review.
• Prepare and finalize complex trial documents, and briefs including tables of contents, tables of authorities, and supporting exhibits in compliance with applicable court rules.
• Prepare for and support depositions, including drafting notices, organizing exhibits and key documents, summarizing transcripts, deposition designations, and tracking follow-up items.
• Coordinate witnesses including expert and client trial preparation, as well as organizing expert-review materials, managing witness-related information, and assisting attorneys with preparing clients for testimony.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
• Manage court filings in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and PACER filings.
• Track litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, expert disclosures, and trial dates.
• Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including proven experience preparing cases for trial, providing onsite trial support, and managing cases through post-trial proceedings.
• Experience preparing trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, trial binders, and deposition summaries.
• Experience filing in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with e-discovery processes and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or qualification under California Business & Professions Code § 6450.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and litigation support software, including Filevine, Everlaw, PACER, OneLegal, and ShareFile.
• Plaintiff-side mass tort, personal injury, catastrophic injury, wildfire litigation, or similar litigation experience preferred.

BENEFITS

At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk and $150 for a chair (one-time)
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered
• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
• Community engagement support, including matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.