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.
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
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.
