Senior Litigation Paralegal – Government Investigations & Complex Litigation

Career Developers; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Year-end bonus potential

Job summary

Career Developers Inc. is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support sophisticated government investigations and complex litigation matters across offices.

You will work closely with attorneys and paralegals, independently managing assignments throughout the litigation lifecycle in a hybrid environment. Locations include Los Angeles or Palo Alto, with the Palo Alto range $125,000–$155,000 and Los Angeles $110,000–$150,000.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of paralegal experience
• Extensive experience with complex Federal and State Court matters
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State Court rules and procedures
• Experience supporting government investigations (SEC/DOJ)
• Experience with electronic court filings and eDiscovery
• Proficiency with Relativity and electronic discovery workflows
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with Federal and State court pleadings and motions
• Coordinate complex electronic filings and high-volume submissions
• Support all phases of discovery, including document reviews
• Conduct searches and retrieve documents in Relativity
• Prepare privilege and redaction logs
• Review filings for accuracy, proofreading, and exhibits
• Assist with trial prep and client meetings
• Support government investigations (SEC/DOJ)
• Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Maintain organized electronic case files
• Conduct research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER
• Collaborate across offices on multijurisdictional matters
• Mentor junior paralegals
• Handle confidential information discreetly
• Travel and hours may adjust for trials

Skills

Paralegal experience

Advanced Excel

Litigation support

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Everchron

PACER

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Career Developers Inc., a distinguished staffing and consulting firm, is proud to celebrate 30 years of service excellence. As a GSA Contract holder, we offer comprehensive staffing solutions for both commercial and government sectors nationwide. By selectively partnering with clients who share our values, we ensure productive collaborations that set us apart in the industry. Our dedication to candidates involves managing expectations with precision through business intelligence, thorough interview preparation, transparent communication, and exceptional feedback throughout the process.

We are committed to advancing your career and look forward to supporting your professional growth.

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Senior Litigation Paralegal – Government Investigations & Complex Litigation

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Palo Alto, CA – Hybrid – 4 days a week in the office

Los Angeles: $110,000 - $150,000

Palo Alto: $125,000 - $155,000

Position is eligible for overtime pay and may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Overview: My client is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support sophisticated litigation and government investigation matters. This position will work closely with attorneys, paralegals and business services professionals across offices while independently managing advanced assignments throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Must Have

• 6+ years of paralegal experience or experience requiring a comparable litigation skill set.
• Strong litigation experience supporting complex Federal and State Court matters.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules and procedures, including civil and criminal matters.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government investigations, including SEC and DOJ investigations.
• Hands-on experience preparing and coordinating complex electronic court filings.
• Working knowledge of Relativity and electronic discovery/document review platforms; Everchron experience is valuable.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ability to work with data, electronic databases and document management systems.
• Strong experience with litigation research tools including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and SEC/EDGAR.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple deadlines in a demanding litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with preparing and filing Federal and State Court pleadings, motions and other court documents.
• Coordinate complex electronic filings, including confidential and high-volume submissions.
• Support all phases of discovery, including document review, productions, depositions, privilege reviews and redactions.
• Conduct complex searches, coding and document retrieval within Relativity databases.
• Prepare and finalize privilege and redaction logs.
• Review motions, briefs and other court filings for accuracy, including proofreading, cite-checking, record checking, exhibit preparation and formatting.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and client meetings.
• Support complex government investigations, including matters involving the SEC and DOJ.
• Manage multiple litigation deadlines, prioritize assignments and delegate work when appropriate.
• Assist with advanced projects involving data management, analysis and large document collections.
• Maintain organized electronic case files using approved case management and document management protocols.
• Conduct research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other court, media and financial research resources.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals and business services professionals across offices on large, multijurisdictional matters.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and feedback to junior paralegals and other members of case teams.
• Handle sensitive client and case information with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Adjust hours and travel as needed to support trials, filings and other business requirements.

Requirements Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Significant litigation experience involving Federal and State Courts.
• Experience supporting SEC and DOJ government investigations.
• Strong understanding of court rules, procedures, deadlines and electronic filing requirements.
• Working knowledge of Relativity and electronic discovery workflows.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and SEC/EDGAR.
• Ability to independently take ownership of sophisticated assignments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and rapidly changing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Flexibility to travel and adjust working hours based on case and business needs.

Additional Relevant Experience

• Experience with Everchron or comparable discovery applications.
• Experience supporting large, multijurisdictional litigation matters.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior paralegals and case-team members.

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