Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in Berkeley, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage case materials, coordinate filings, and help attorneys prepare for every stage of litigation. The position requires strong judgment, careful handling of confidential information, and the ability to stay organized while balancing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and revise pleadings, letters, and other legal materials to support ongoing litigation matters.
• Assist attorneys with legal memoranda and court submissions by cite-checking authorities, applying Bluebook standards, and formatting documents in line with applicable court requirements.
• Collect and organize factual records, exhibits, and supporting evidence for case initiation, discovery, motions, and related proceedings.
• Manage discovery workflows by preparing requests and responses, conducting document reviews, and coordinating productions that include redactions, Bates labeling, privilege logs, and eDiscovery tasks.
• Maintain case information within legal databases and document management systems, ensuring materials are easy to retrieve and accurately filed.
• Communicate with clients and class members to obtain information, share updates, and support the development of case records.
• Prepare binders, exhibits, witness files, and other materials needed for depositions, mediations, oral arguments, and trial proceedings.
• Coordinate litigation support activities such as e-filing, service of documents, deadline tracking, scanning, digital filing, mailings, and general document processing in a paperless environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred, along with at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and the standards that govern paralegal work, with careful attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience using court e-filing platforms and the ability to quickly learn filing systems used in different venues.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis or Westlaw and the ability to support drafting of pleadings and discovery materials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation support or case management software.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing assignments, work independently, and remain effective under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.