Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal (Trial)
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 DOE

Hybrid: 3 days remote, 2 days on-site

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a law firm, seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex civil litigation matters in both California state and federal courts. This role is focused on discovery, case management, and trial preparation, with regular involvement in trial proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial
• Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery, motions, and pretrial filings
• Manage discovery, including document review, productions, and organization of case materials
• Prepare case chronologies, witness lists, and exhibit indexes
• Provide hands-on trial preparation and assist attorneys during trial as needed
• Conduct legal and factual research using court databases and research platforms
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses throughout litigation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong experience with discovery, record review, chronologies, and trial preparation required
• Familiarity with California and federal court rules and procedures, including e-filing systems
• Experience with litigation support tools (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap, or similar platforms)
• Ability to manage high-volume case materials and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Trial involvement or interest in supporting trial teams required

Schedule

• Full-time (7.5-hour workday)
• On-site 5 days per week during initial 90-day training period
• Hybrid schedule (2 days in-office / 3 remote) thereafter

Additional Information

• Covered parking provided
• 1200 billable hour requirement
• PTO: 80 hours (combined sick and vacation)
• Benefits include medical (Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO/PPO options), dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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