Litigation Paralegal (Oakland, CA)

Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Oakland office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong litigation support and e-discovery experience. The position is fully onsite for the first 90 days, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) thereafter.

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 annually -Actual compensation will depend on experience, education, certifications, technical skills, and other job-related factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars and track all case deadlines
• Organize, review, and maintain case files and documents
• Perform document review, Bates labeling, and production preparation
• Compile information for discovery responses, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation
• Gather documents and assist with subpoenas, agency matters, and litigation requests
• Prepare case summaries, witness lists, legal hold memoranda, and other legal documents
• Assist with witness preparation and formal discovery responses
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts
• Support e-discovery projects and litigation databases
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, and legal vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filings
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Everlaw, Relativity, LiveNote, Summation, or Trial Director preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel, NetDocuments, iManage, Foxit Pro, or similar legal technology platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Schedule: Must work onsite in Oakland 5 days per week during the first 90 days of employment. Hybrid schedule available thereafter.

If you are a proactive litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.