Senior Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid, Lead, Strategy

Esquire Recruiting, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide high-level legal support throughout complex litigation phases. The role entails managing, mentoring junior paralegals, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of litigation experience in an AmLaw 100 firm, strong organizational skills, and a proficient understanding of legal technologies. This hybrid position requires in-office presence at least four days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 or specialized litigation firm.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and State procedural rules, with strong familiarity with electronic filing requirements.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions, and responses with compliance to legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of complex litigation matters.
• Prepare legal documents and organize electronic case files.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior and midlevel paralegals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Legal cite-checking

Organization

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

5+ years as litigation paralegal

Tools

CompuLaw

PACER

Microsoft Office

Relativity

Job description

A prestigious global law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide high-level legal support throughout complex litigation phases. The role entails managing, mentoring junior paralegals, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of litigation experience in an AmLaw 100 firm, strong organizational skills, and a proficient understanding of legal technologies. This hybrid position requires in-office presence at least four days a week.