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Litigation Paralegal Jobs in San Francisco, California, USA at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Position: Â Litigation Paralegal I (San Francisco)
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal I based in our San Francisco office.
Sheppard Mullin is hiring an experienced, well-organized Litigation Paralegal to support litigation attorneys in all aspects of cases from initial filing through trial and appeal. The Litigation Paralegal will support Labor & Employment Practice Group attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case to the discovery period, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. This position requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state, appellate court, and administrative agency rules and procedures nationwide (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL).
Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience working in a law firm.
Ability to self-manage projects and monitor discovery and filing deadlines to ensure completion of pending projects and compliance with statutory pre-trial deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with voluminous document productions and e-discovery.
Working knowledge of Superior, Federal, U.S. District Court, and administrative agency rules and procedures (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL).
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience. A bachelor’s degree or some college is preferred.
License and Certification: An ABA-approved paralegal certification is required.
Computer/Software Knowledge: Must have proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Zoom, and Teams. Experience with True Filing, Relativity Text Map, Case Map, Page Vault, or other document management systems is preferred. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.
Work Environment:
The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).
Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.
Travel Requirements: Minimal domestic travel may be required to other SMRH offices and trials, up to 10%.
California:
The pay range for this position is $29.00 to $58.00 per hour.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
