Senior Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Sonsini; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 7,370,000 - 10,522,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support our Litigation group in California, focusing on complex civil and technology matters for internet companies. The role is available in a hybrid or mostly remote schedule with some on-site collaboration at the San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, or Palo Alto offices.

You will assist attorneys with document gathering, filings, and discovery, while coordinating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required.
• A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs, and related tools) is required.
• Stellar project management and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering and compiling support documents for filings.
• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions.
• Assist with Bluebook formatting, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law.
• Familiarity with civil procedures and court rules across state and federal courts.
• Perform docket and legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and Relativity.
• Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials.
• Supervise vendor work on eDiscovery platforms like Relativity.
• Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Lexis/Westlaw

PACER

Google Workspace

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Wilson Sonsini is looking for a Senior Paralegal for our Litigation group to reside near our San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, or Palo Alto California offices. This role will support attorneys in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex civil and technology litigation matters, particularly for internet companies.

This position is available as a hybrid or mostly remote work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with gathering and compiling support documents for filings
• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions across state and federal courts, including appellate courts
• Assist with Bluebook formatting, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law
• Familiarity with civil procedures and local, state and federal court rules
• Ability to perform docket and legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and similar resources
• Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials
• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity), and ability to supervise vendor work
• Ability to use AI-assisted technologies appropriately and responsibly and ability to adapt to AI-assisted workflows
• Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation
• Prepare and maintain various indices and logs for case teams related to discovery and other chronologies
• Manage case calendars and deadlines (as a supplement to the calendar department)
• Assist with hearing/trial preparation and logistics, including preparation of witness files, management of exhibits, setting up trial space, and attending trial in-person, as required
• Interacting with clients, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsel and court clerks

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required
• A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs, and related tools) is required
• Stellar project management and organizational skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Good judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Client-focused mindset
• Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys and staff across all levels and offices
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (sometimes on short notice)
• Willingness to travel for trials and other client work if needed

The primary location for this job posting is in San Francisco, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:

San Francisco, Palo Alto: $56.31 - $76.19 per hour.Los Angeles, San Diego, and all other locations: $53.50 - $72.38 per hour.

The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).