Litigation Senior Paralegal

Latham & Watkins; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life & disability

401k plan

11 paid holidays

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups & networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, in San Francisco or Silicon Valley, seeks a Senior Paralegal – Litigation to support attorneys in the Litigation & Trial department, handling case prep, document review, and trial support with a potential hybrid schedule.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, an ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, minimum six years in complex litigation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required (California offices may accept signed declaration).
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of case teams throughout all phases of litigation.
• Coordinate discovery including document collection, review, and production tracking.
• Assist with preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Coordinate deposition, witness, and client interview preparation and materials.
• Collaborate with eDiscovery and trial technology resources as needed.
• Protect confidential and privileged information.

Skills

Advanced litigation knowledge

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Proficiency with legal tech

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

eDiscovery tools

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Senior Paralegal – Litigation is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional & Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for providing expertise and support to the attorneys in the Litigation & Trial department, while managing all aspects of litigation case preparation, including document review, case file organization, and trial preparation, while supporting multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously and coordinating priorities, deadlines, and case activities with attorneys and case teams. This role will be located in either our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a key member of case teams throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through final resolution
• Coordinating and assisting with discovery, including document collection and review, organizing and maintaining discovery materials, preparing production sets, and tracking productions, in collaboration with supervising attorneys and internal support teams
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation materials
• Coordinating deposition, witness, and client interview preparation, including organizing exhibits, case materials, and supporting documents
• Collaborating with specialized internal resources to coordinate case needs, including eDiscovery, trial technology, and other litigation support services
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit advanced litigation knowledge and experience, with the judgment to anticipate case team needs, navigate complex matters, and serve as a trusted resource to attorneys and colleagues
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to coordinate complex workstreams, meet demanding deadlines, and deliver consistently accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess advanced proficiency with legal technologies and resources, including Microsoft Office and document management systems, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively leverage new tools

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with a focus on complex litigation cases

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.