Litigation Paralegal

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, based in Palo Alto, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys across all stages of litigation, including discovery, filings, and trial support. The role requires a four-year degree and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, with at least seven years of experience in a large law firm.

The position emphasizes organization, precision, and ability to manage multiple priorities, with in-person work at least four days per week and opportunities to mentor junior

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a four-year degree and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in a large law firm.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Calendar deadlines and manage court filings in Federal and State courts.
• Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Proofread, cite check, and blue book briefs and discovery documents.
• Prepare deposition, meeting, or interview materials.
• Support trial and arbitration preparations, including travel logistics.
• Prepare charts and indices and coordinate with external vendors.
• Mentor and guide junior paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Westlaw

iManage

Relativity

Opus 2

CaseMap

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Palo Alto, the Litigation Paralegal will assist our attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts.
• Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents.
• Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
• Assist with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
• Prepare various charts and indices.
• Coordinate with external vendors.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a large law firm, with expertise in Securities Litigation, Class Actions, AI, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Innovation, White Collar, and/or IP law.
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
• Proficient in iManage.
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to multi‑task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Prepares and timely submits timekeeping reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed and work at least 4 days a week in‑person.
• Available to travel as needed.

Experience:

• The successful candidate must have a four‑year degree, a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program, and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
• This position will require the ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

The annual compensation range for this position is $120-160k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance‑based bonuses.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting‑[e-mail].

Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non‑accommodation matter will not receive a response.