Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn • Palo Alto, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Based in Palo Alto, the Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects, helping manage complex litigation cases from initiation through trial. The role assists with court filings, discovery, trial and arbitration preparation, and day-to-day case management. It reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and the Manager, Paralegal Services. The position requires in-person work at least four days per week, overtime as needed, and travel as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree).
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Proficiency with iManage.
• Experience with e-discovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, balance priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach and ability to manage multiple projects and client matters efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with colleagues across multiple offices.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in person at least four days a week.
• Availability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal in a large law firm.
• Expertise in securities litigation, class actions, AI, privacy, cybersecurity, data innovation, white-collar matters, and/or intellectual property law.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial.
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in federal and state courts.
• Assist with discovery, including document collection, organization, review, and production.
• Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents using Bluebook rules.
• Assist with deposition, meeting, and interview preparations.
• Assist with all aspects of trial and arbitration preparations, including travel.
• Prepare charts and indices.
• Coordinate with external vendors.
• Perform day-to-day case management tasks.
• Mentor and guide junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.
• Prepare and timely submit timekeeping reports.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior