Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a full-time paralegal for a small, but quickly expanding, civil litigation firm located in Lafayette, CA. Primary areas of practice include commercial litigation, real estate, employment law, and personal injury. Litigation paralegal experience required.

This position is a unique opportunity to gain valuable, first-hand legal experience while working directly under multiple attorneys. Looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. This position is remote.

$50,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing claims for litigation from intake to resolution under attorney supervision, including preparing administrative submissions, drafting state and federal court pleadings, and preparing for trial and/or arbitration.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda.
• Managing and executing document preservation and litigation hold notices.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating electronic case files to ensure efficiency, organization, proper case management, and understanding of case status by other employees and attorneys.
• Identifying and completing periodic tasks related to the management of each case, documenting notes in the case management system.
• Managing, updating, and entering calendar deadlines, including court dates and statutes of limitation.
• Preparing and responding to written discovery, cataloging evidence, and organizing evidence in anticipation of trial.
• Scheduling depositions and summarizing deposition testimony.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal required;
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required;
• Experience working in a law office handling civil litigation; and
• Computer literacy and familiarity/fluency with Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

Our law firm is a premier California law firm for businesses and individuals, providing outstanding legal services in Personal Injury, Employment, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation. Our success is fueled by our amazing team of employees.

We are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies — ranked #364 in California, #98 in the Bay Area, and #61 fastest-growing law firm in the US.

We’re not just any law firm: we’re trusted advisors, innovators, and advocates who deliver excellence with a personal touch. We are passionate about growth, client service, and creating a positive, high-performance workplace where our team thrives and grows.