Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a nonprofit legal advocacy organization in San Francisco seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal for a three-month temporary assignment. In this hybrid role (2 days onsite, 3 days remote), the selected candidate will support attorneys across all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, discovery, docket management, document review and production, and trial preparation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation and the ability to provide comprehensive, hands-on litigation support. While experience in housing, workers' rights, or immigration law is highly desirable, candidates with substantive litigation experience in other practice areas are encouraged to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial preparation.
- Prepare, format, and coordinate the filing and service of pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Assist with document review, organization, and production, including managing discovery materials and case-related records.
- Maintain litigation calendars, monitor court deadlines, and assist with docket management to ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
- Coordinate deposition preparation, organize exhibits and supporting materials, and assist attorneys with trial preparation.
- Perform cite-checking, proofreading, and document review to ensure accuracy and completeness of legal filings and supporting materials.
- Maintain organized case files and provide ongoing administrative and procedural support to attorneys handling active litigation matters.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing substantive litigation support duties in a paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant capacity.
- Strong hands-on experience with litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, case management, and deadline tracking.
- Familiarity with California state and/or federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines.
- Experience supporting attorneys with document review and production, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management tools.
- Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
- Experience in housing litigation, workers' rights, or immigration law is a plus, but candidates with strong litigation backgrounds in other practice areas will be considered.
- Ability to work onsite in San Francisco two days per week and commit to the full three-month assignment.