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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Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Crystal Villa
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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