Paralegal

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke is seeking a seasoned litigation paralegal to support our Consumer Financial Services practice. The role involves extensive coordination, legal research, and document management across matters, with an annual billable-hour requirement.

The candidate should have substantial experience in discovery, deposition prep, and case management. Responsibilities include researching authorities, preparing deposition materials, organizing files, and assisting attorneys with trial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience supporting complex litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep, and document management.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
• Experience with iManage or similar records management systems.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and court-record systems.
• Analyze and summarize legal authorities and case law.
• Utilize e-discovery and case management databases for file management and production.
• Assist with discovery phases including collection, organization, review, and Bates labeling.
• Prepare deposition materials, including summaries and notebooks.
• Maintain matter files and ensure adherence to document management protocols.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver legal services.

Skills

Litigation research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independence

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal program (beneficial)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

iManage

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Paralegal is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys and is responsible for providing high-level paralegal support through extensive coordination, legal research, and document management for the firm’s Consumer Financial Services litigation practice group. There is an annual billable requirement to this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research using online research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, court-record systems, and other legal resources.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize legal authorities, including case law, statutes, regulations, constitutional provisions, treatises, legal publications, and other materials relevant to the practice area.
• Utilize e-discovery, litigation support, and case management databases to conduct searches, manage case materials, load transcripts, and code documents.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, review, analysis, indexing, Bates labeling, and production.
• Prepare deposition materials, including deposition summaries, witness files, exhibits, and deposition notebooks.
• Organize and maintain matter files by accurately managing correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, transcripts, exhibits, and other case-related documents within document management and collaboration platforms.
• Retrieve, review, and analyze public records and information from government agencies, courts, and online resources.
• Draft, prepare, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, filings, and other materials appropriate to the assigned practice area.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including drafting pretrial materials, organizing exhibits and trial notebooks, and coordinating war room and courtroom logistics.
• Perform substantive paralegal work and other responsibilities as assigned by attorneys and practice group leadership.
• Maintain the firm's official matter files and ensure compliance with document management protocols.
• Monitor case deadlines, prioritize competing assignments, and take proactive steps to ensure timely completion of work.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while exercising strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff across practice groups and offices to support the efficient delivery of legal services.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and professional development of paralegals and other team members.
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable ethical obligations, professional standards, and firm policies.
• Accurately record client billable and non-billable time and meet established billable-hour expectations.
• Effectively manage workload, communicate capacity concerns, and elevate issues when necessary to ensure service and deadline commitments are met.
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients, attorney, and firm information.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and legal terminology, with the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in a complex legal environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret, and summarize complex legal documents, case law, and factual materials accurately and efficiently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage large volumes of documents, filings, and records while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in learning, adapting to, and leveraging new technologies, software applications, and legal research tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
• Outstanding grammar, proofreading, and editing skills, with a strong commitment to producing accurate, polished, and professional work product.
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and professional while managing changing priorities, competing demands, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, including the capacity to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive, privileged, and confidential information.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to exercise initiative, think critically, and resolve issues independently when appropriate.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service to internal and external clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to client needs.
• Ability to independently manage routine responsibilities while exercising sound judgment in identifying issues that require attorney guidance or escalation.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across practice groups, offices, and business services teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Certification(s):

• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program beneficial.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and document management.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multi-office law firm environment.
• Experience with health care issues preferred.

#LI-Hybrid

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range:

$85,000.00 - $125,000.00