Litigation Paralegal

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology and logistics company is seeking a proactive Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic Insurance Litigation team. In this role, you will manage a personal injury litigation docket and work closely with in-house and outside counsel to ensure efficient case progress. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and special projects while working in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee well-being and a diverse workplace, this role is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Flexible vacation

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability and basic life insurance

Mental health program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in law firms or in-house legal departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large docket of personal injury litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal partners to move cases forward efficiently.

Skills

Litigation Management

Document Management

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

At DoorDash, the Legal team is known for its collaborative, thoughtful, and action-oriented approach to solving complex problems. We are a diverse group of lawyers, paralegals, and project managers who partner cross-functionally to mitigate risk, support growth, and protect the business. We operate with urgency, own our work, and care deeply about delivering results — together.

About The Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join our Insurance Litigation team. In this role, you’ll help manage a dynamic personal injury litigation docket and collaborate closely with in-house counsel, outside counsel, insurance carriers, and internal partners across DoorDash. You’ll play a key role in keeping matters moving forward efficiently and helping us continuously improve how we manage litigation at scale.

This is a remote position based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with occasional in-office expectations at our San Francisco HQ.

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…

1. Own and manage a large docket of personal injury litigation matters, from intake through resolution
2. Maintain and update case records, timelines, and critical data in our litigation database with precision
3. Coordinate document retrieval and distribution, including service of process and incoming legal correspondence
4. Support discovery efforts, such as issuing legal holds, responding to subpoenas, and organizing case files
5. Drive process improvements that enhance data accuracy, team efficiency, and our ability to meet financial reporting and audit requirements
6. Collaborate closely with outside counsel, in-house attorneys, claims professionals, and safety teams to move cases forward
7. Contribute to special projects and process innovation initiatives that align with Legal’s operational goals
8. Take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
9. Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
10. Communicate clearly and professionally, with strong judgment and a high level of discretion
11. Maintain a team-first mindset - no task is too big or too small
12. Bring a strong EQ and collaborative spirit to everything you do
13. Have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or related field
14. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (paralegal certification is a plus)

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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act) (for salaried roles: flexible vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year; for hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked), 16 weeks of paid parental leave, a wellness benefit, and a commuter benefit match.

Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within the United States.

$81,600 - $120,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave, and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping). We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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