Mid senior level Paralegal

Edhike; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Edhike is seeking a litigation-focused Paralegal in San Francisco to support attorneys through complex litigation phases. The successful candidate will perform substantive legal work including drafting litigation documents, managing discovery, and assisting during trial preparation.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on litigation support and legal research using tools like Westlaw and PACER.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience.
• Experience drafting legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and trial preparation documents.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and similar platforms.
• Manage discovery workflows and maintain litigation documents.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research experience using Westlaw

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Job description

seeking a litigation-focused Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role goes beyond administrative support — the successful candidate will perform substantive legal work, assist with case development, conduct legal research, draft litigation documents, manage discovery, coordinate filings, and support attorneys during trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation & Case Support:

• Draft pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, and discovery documents
• Prepare substantive first drafts of litigation filings under attorney supervision
• Assist with case development, investigation, and fact gathering
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation records
• Coordinate witness scheduling and communications
• Prepare witness declarations and supporting documentation
• Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Support trial preparation through exhibit management and trial notebook organization
• Prepare deposition summaries, transcript summaries, and witness summaries

Legal Research & Writing:

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase, and similar platforms
• Analyze legal authorities and summarize findings
• Draft legal memoranda and research summaries
• Assist attorneys with case strategy and legal analysis
• Review records and identify relevant facts, issues, and legal arguments

Discovery & Document Management:

• Manage discovery workflows from collection through production
• Organize, review, and maintain litigation documents
• Coordinate document production and discovery responsesUtilize eDiscovery platforms for document review and organization
• Maintain chain‑of‑custody and document retention procedures
• Assist with large‑scale document productions

Court Filings & Procedural Compliance:

• Monitor deadlines and procedural requirements
• Prepare filings for submission in state and federal courts
• Utilize PACER and state e‑filing systems
• Ensure compliance with court rules and filing procedures
• Track service deadlines and procedural milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience
• Litigation support experience
• Experience drafting legal documents under attorney supervision
• Legal research experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent
• Experience with state and federal court filings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, redlining, TOC, TOA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail

Strong Plus:

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program
• Trial preparation experience
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters
• Experience preparing deposition summaries
• Experience managing discovery projects
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull)
• Multi‑office law firm experience

Preferred:

• Experience with Relativity, Everlaw, or Logikcull
• Experience with PACER and state e‑filing portals
• Experience supporting constitutional law, commercial litigation, employment litigation, or appellate matters
• Experience supporting trial attorneys

Technical Skills Required:

• Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase
• Court Filing: PACER, State Court E‑Filing Portals
• eDiscovery: Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull
• Microsoft Office: Advanced Word, Redlining, Track Changes, TOC, TOA, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint