Senior Trial Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pretrial and trial support to litigation attorneys
• Cook up and manage trial exhibits from preparation through presentation
• Prepare exhibit binders, witness binders, trial notebooks, and related materials
• Aid with trial logistics, courtroom support, and war room coordination
• Coordinate witness scheduling, appearances, and related logistics
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and litigation databases
• Aid with deposition preparation and management of deposition materials
• Prepare exhibit lists, witness lists, and other trial-related documents
• Track case deadlines and support pretrial filings
• Support attorneys throughout trial, including in-court assistance as needed
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or qualifying paralegal attestation required
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including significant hands-on trial preparation and courtroom support
• Demonstrated experience supporting attorneys through trial preparation and trial
• Experience managing trial exhibits from preparation through presentation
• Experience preparing and maintaining trial binders, witness binders, exhibit binders, and trial notebooks
• Experience coordinating witnesses, depositions, and trial logistics
• Experience supporting trial teams, including courtroom support and war room coordination
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures
• Ability to independently manage pretrial logistics, trial preparation, and competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced trial environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work onsite in San Francisco and attend court proceedings as required
• Availability to begin supporting the team immediately