Civil Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready Case Management

York Law Corporation; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

York Law Firm in Berkeley, CA is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational, research, and communication skills and a deep understanding of civil procedure.

This full-time on-site role offers a salary of $65,000-$100,000 (DOE) plus a performance-based bonus and overtime, with benefits including health/dental/vision and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation in California
• Proficient in drafting and responding to discovery, motions, and legal documents
• Experience formatting legal documents with TOC/TOA and proper citations
• Proficient with case management software and MS Office (Word/Excel)

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation: prelitigation, discovery, depositions, trial prep, post-trial matters
• Manage case files, documents, and discovery materials; meet deadlines
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries of case law and statutes
• Draft and respond to discovery requests; oversee e-discovery processes
• Coordinate exhibits for depositions and trials; assist with trial logistics
• Maintain regular client communication and mentor junior staff

Skills

Litigation support

Court rules (CA & Federal)

Discovery drafting

Document formatting (TOC/TOA)

MS Office suite

Legal research

E-discovery tools

Trial prep support

Billing & timekeeping

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

York Law Firm in Berkeley, CA is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational, research, and communication skills and a deep understanding of civil procedure.

This full-time on-site role offers a salary of $65,000-$100,000 (DOE) plus a performance-based bonus and overtime, with benefits including health/dental/vision and 401(k).