Trueline's client, a fast-growing boutique trial firm, is seeking a Supervising Paralegal to join their team in San Francisco. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly expanding firm tackling high-stakes litigation alongside a dedicated group of top legal talent.
*This is a supervisor role and you will be training entry-level case clerks/paralegals in addition to handling your own case load. 5 years minimum of litigation experience is REQUIRED. This is an ON-SITE role as well.
What You'll Do as the Supervising Paralegal:
- Manage and supervise a team of 5 junior case clerks, providing guidance and overseeing their professional development
- Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning to align the case clerk program with firm objectives
- Oversee complex discovery processes, including e-discovery and third-party subpoenas, across multiple cases
- Manage document collections and productions for litigation
- Draft, file and serve legal pleadings in state/federal courts and arbitrations
- Organize exhibits and supporting materials for depositions, hearings, arbitrations and trials
- Provide trial/arbitration support including witness preparation and coordination with courts/vendors
You'll Succeed as the Supervising Paralegal if you Have:
- Bachelor's degree and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
- 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in state/federal trial courts
- Strong supervisory experience or desire to manage junior staff
- Excellent research, writing, communication and organizational skills
- Expertise in litigation technology (Adobe Pro, MS Office, calendaring, Westlaw, e-filing, transcript software, e-discovery databases)
- Ability to thrive under pressure while juggling multiple priorities
- Self-motivated with outstanding problem-solving abilities
- A sense of humor, collaborative spirit, intellectual curiosity and determination
- Exceptional references
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation ($120K-$135K anticipated salary range)
- Opportunity for growth at a prestigious boutique firm
- Challenging and diverse high-stakes litigation caseload
- Collegial environment working alongside top legal talent
