A well-established San Francisco-based law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands-on litigation professional who is comfortable balancing both paralegal and legal secretarial responsibilities and who brings a positive, go-getter attitude to the team. The firm is looking for someone dependable, adaptable, and willing to pitch in wherever needed to support a busy litigation practice.

This position is approximately 80% paralegal duties and 20% legal secretary tasks. Candidates must be team-oriented, flexible, and open to handling a range of responsibilities without resistance. The firm values professionalism, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Paralegal Duties (Approximately 80%)
* Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
* Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and compile summaries for attorney review
* Manage discovery processes, including document review, production, privilege logs, and coordination with vendors
* Prepare case files, exhibits, and binders for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
* Review, organize, and summarize medical records, billing records, and other case documentation
* Maintain accurate and well-organized case files in Clio, tracking deadlines and case progress
* Assist with calendaring, court coordination, and overall case management
* Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
* Support billing-related tasks, including time and expense entry review

Legal Secretarial Duties (Approximately 20%)
* Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filing and service
* Coordinate and schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances
* Handle state and federal e-filing and manage service of process
* Maintain attorney calendars and track litigation deadlines
* Assist with incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, and phone coverage as needed

Practice Areas
* Defense litigation with a focus on Maritime/Admiralty and Insurance
* Additional exposure may include Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Contracts, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Transportation, Workers' Compensation, Collections, and Debt matters

Qualifications

Required
* Ideal candidate will have 6+ years of combined paralegal and legal secretarial experience in a litigation setting; candidates with 4-5 years will be considered if highly capable
* Strong litigation experience including discovery, case preparation, and document drafting
* Proficiency with LexisNexis and Clio
* Polished writing skills and professional demeanor
* Comfortable billing time and supporting attorneys in fast-paced litigation matters
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools
* Paralegal certificate preferred

Preferred
* Experience with California state and federal e-filing
* Familiarity with medical records, exhibits, and trial preparation
* Experience working in defense-side litigation

Work Environment
* Position type: Temp-to-hire
* Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility
* Work location: On-site in San Francisco initially, with potential for hybrid schedule over time