Senior Litigation Paralegal

Bridgeline Solutions; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeline Solutions, on behalf of a leading Am Law firm in California, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through complex litigation from inception through trial and appeal.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong e-filing skills, and proficiency with Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro. You will manage large document collections and coordinate with vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• IP litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience with federal and state court e-filing.
• Proficiency with litigation support software, including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro, preferred.
• Exceptional Bluebook, cite-checking, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals.
• Manage and organize large-scale document collections and discovery materials.
• Monitor court dockets and maintain case files.
• Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, witness materials, exhibits, and case summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Handle state and federal court e-filings.
• Coordinate with litigation support teams and third-party vendors on eDiscovery matters.
• Conduct factual research and prepare written analyses and summaries.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and provide onsite trial support as needed.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in complex litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals.
• Manage and organize large-scale document collections and discovery materials.
• Monitor court dockets and maintain case files.
• Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, witness materials, exhibits, and case summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Handle state and federal court e-filings.
• Coordinate with litigation support teams and third-party vendors on eDiscovery matters.
• Conduct factual research and prepare written analyses and summaries.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and provide onsite trial support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• IP litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience with federal and state court e-filing.
• Proficiency with litigation support software, including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro, preferred.
• Exceptional Bluebook, cite-checking, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.