Temporary California Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,616,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employer-paid)

Commuter benefit

401(k) profit-sharing

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in San Francisco is seeking a temporary California Litigation Paralegal for a seven-month assignment with a public-interest environmental and land-use firm. The role emphasizes cite-checking and verification of authorities to support attorney arguments.

The ideal candidate holds a paralegal certificate, 3+ years of California litigation experience, and strong MS Word/Excel skills, plus comfort with document-review platforms. Hybrid schedule; ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required and California certification up to date.
• Minimum three years of paralegal experience in California litigation.
• Extensive cite-checking, proofreading and formatting of legal documents.
• Familiarity with CA Superior/Federal court rules and procedures.
• Ability to read arguments and verify authorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Cite-check briefs and verify citations to case law and statutes.
• Confirm cited authorities support the attorney's argument.
• Identify unclear or potentially inaccurate citations.
• Hyperlink briefs and prepare tables of authorities/contents
• Format and finalize complex documents using MS Word styles
• Prepare and organize administrative records and exhibits
• Assist with discovery and document review for privilege/relevance
• Use document-review platforms (Logikcull, Relativity)
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents and Public Records Act requests
• Prepare ballots, referenda, and related legal documents
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, CourtListener, etc.
• Retrieve cases and monitor court dockets
• Analyze case data with Excel and pivot tables
• Prepare PowerPoint visuals for hearings
• Participate in weekly paralegal meetings

Skills

Cite-checking

California litigation

Legal research

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline management

Excellent writing

Education

Paralegal certificate

California B&P Code §6450

Tools

Microsoft Word (styles)

TOA/TOC generation

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF software

Logikcull / Relativity

Job description

Temporary California Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Location: San Francisco, CA, hybrid. Pay Rate: $40 to $60 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Standard Hours: Approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Assignment Length: Approximately seven months. Start Date: ASAP.

Position Overview

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced California Litigation Paralegal for a temporary assignment with a public-interest environmental and land-use law firm in San Francisco. Cite-checking will be a major focus of this position. The successful candidate must be able to read and understand the arguments presented in legal briefs, independently verify that the cited cases, statutes, and administrative records support those arguments, and proactively flag anything unclear or potentially incorrect. This position is best suited for a highly detail-oriented paralegal who is knowledgeable about California courts and procedures, comfortable working independently, and prepared to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Cite-check briefs and verify citations to case law, statutes, and administrative records
• Confirm that cited authorities accurately support the attorney's argument
• Identify and raise questions regarding incomplete, unclear, or potentially inaccurate citations
• Hyperlink briefs and prepare tables of authorities and tables of contents
• Format and finalize complex legal documents using Microsoft Word styles
• Prepare, organize, index, and compile administrative records, appendices, exhibits, and excerpts of record
• Assist with discovery, including document review for privilege and relevance
• Use Logikcull, Relativity, or similar document-review platforms
• Draft and prepare pleadings, cost bills, case management statements, Judicial Council forms, discovery documents, and Public Records Act requests
• Format ballot initiatives, referenda, and related legal documents
• Conduct basic legal and factual research using Westlaw, CourtListener, and other online resources
• Retrieve cases and monitor court dockets
• Organize and analyze case-related data using Excel and pivot tables
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and visual materials for hearings and client presentations
• Participate in weekly paralegal meetings regarding deadlines, calendars, and workload
• Provide additional litigation and administrative support as needed

Required Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate
• Current qualification under California Business and Professions Code • 6450
• At least three years of paralegal experience
• Strong California litigation experience
• Knowledge of California Superior Court and federal court rules and procedures
• Extensive cite-checking, proofreading, and legal-document formatting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, TOA/TOC generation, and complex formatting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF software
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to identify and raise potential issues rather than overlook them
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Technically savvy and comfortable learning new systems
• Positive and collaborative approach
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental, land-use, CEQA, public-interest, municipal, or nonprofit law experience
• California appellate experience
• Experience preparing administrative records and excerpts of record
• Experience with Logikcull, Relativity, or similar document-review platforms
• Familiarity with Claude, Harvey, or similar legal AI platforms
• Direct environmental or CEQA experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong California litigation and cite-checking experience from another practice area are encouraged to apply.

Hybrid Schedule

The current expectation is approximately one to two onsite days per week, with flexibility regarding which days. A formal two-day onsite requirement is still being discussed and may be implemented in the future. Candidates must be able to commute to the San Francisco office and be comfortable with this potential requirement. Occasional extended hours may be required to support active litigation or meet filing deadlines.

Potential Conversion

This is expected to be a temporary assignment, although there is a limited possibility of conversion. If converted, the anticipated salary would be approximately $115,000 to $120,000.

The firm's current conversion benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• $130 monthly commuter benefit
• Approximately 14% 401(k) profit-sharing contribution

Conversion is not guaranteed.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)