Litigation Paralegal - Construction & Facilities

iLocatum; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,502 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A well-established California law firm in Oakland is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Construction & Facilities Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in litigation support, strong communication skills, and proficiency in eDiscovery platforms. This full-time position allows for a flexible work schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, offering a competitive hourly rate of $49 to $60 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a litigation paralegal with California law firm.
• Ability to work and bill under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450.
• Prior experience with eDiscovery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception through trial.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents.
• Prepare subpoenas and deposition materials.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Minimum 5 years’ experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of legal procedures

eDiscovery platforms experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro XI

Westlaw

Lexis

eDiscovery tools (iPro, Relativity)

Job description

Litigation Paralegal - Construction & Facilities

Location: Oakland, CA

Base pay range: $49.00/hr - $60.00/hr

This range is provided by iLocatum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal with a California law firm or in-house legal department
• Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro XI, and legal research databases (Westlaw and/or Lexis)
• Prior experience with eDiscovery platforms (iPro, Relativity, or similar)
• Knowledge of legal procedures, rules of counsel, and local rules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction industry or construction-related legal experience
• Advanced eDiscovery and litigation support skills
• Trial experience and/or Trial Director software proficiency
• Experience with iManage 10 or other document management programs

About the Company

This established California law firm has built a reputation over more than 35 years as a trusted partner for clients navigating their most complex, high-profile, and sensitive legal matters. With multiple offices across the state and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of attorneys and staff, the firm provides top-tier legal services to public agencies, private businesses, and non-profits.

About the Role

The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the firm’s Construction & Facilities Practice Group. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing case management, eDiscovery, trial preparation, and attorney support. The role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact cases while contributing to a respected, statewide practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception through trial/settlement and post-trial activities
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents; cite-check briefs
• Oversee hard copy and electronic case documents, discovery logs, and document productions
• Conduct eDiscovery tasks, including document review, database management, and training team members on tools such as Relativity
• Prepare subpoenas, deposition materials, witness outlines, and trial exhibits
• Coordinate litigation support vendors and services
• Perform legal research and monitor pending decisions
• Ensure accurate billable-time entries and meet a 1,575 annual billable hour budget
• Maintain consistent onsite attendance (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week), with overtime and travel as needed

Compensation

• Pay range: $49.00 – $60.00 per hour
• Final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and skill set

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• Legal Services