Senior Litigation Paralegal - Employment Law, Hybrid

Costanzo Law Firm; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Costanzo Law Firm, a Silicon Valley civil litigation practice in downtown San Jose, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation with an employment law focus. This full-time, hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in San Jose with remote work.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, organizing case files, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial prep.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and manage legal documentation, including pleadings and motions.
• Strong skills in document review, including organizing, summarizing, and analyzing case-related materials.
• Proficiency in legal research using online databases and court resources to support case strategy.
• Experience in civil litigation, preferably in employment law, and familiarity with state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including collaboration in-office in San Jose and remotely.
• Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor’s degree, with 5–10 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably at senior level.
• Proficiency with common legal software, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and other legal documents.
• Organize case files and maintain document management systems.
• Conduct legal research and summarize documents/evidence.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Manage deadlines, calendaring, and filing in state and federal courts.

Skills

Legal Document Preparation

Document Review

Legal Research

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Hybrid work collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing systems

Job description

The Costanzo Law Firm, a Silicon Valley civil litigation practice in downtown San Jose, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation with an employment law focus. This full-time, hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in San Jose with remote work.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, organizing case files, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial prep.