Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms, advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are market leaders in major financial and business centers worldwide. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an exceptional career in a supportive culture.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of case teams throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through final resolution.
• Coordinate and assist 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.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation materials.
• Coordinate deposition, witness, and client interview preparation, including organizing exhibits, case materials, and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with specialized internal resources to coordinate case needs, including eDiscovery, trial technology, and other litigation support services.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a 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

• Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• A generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, plus 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 resources, medical resources, well-being events).
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Pay

USD $150,000.00 – USD $170,000.00 per year, with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.