Litigation Paralegal

Zūm•Redwood City, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

ZÅ«m is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United Statesâwith flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattleâwe are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Paralegal. Reporting to our Deputy General Counsel, in this role, you'll help manage a dynamic litigation docket and collaborate closely with in-house counsel, outside counsel, insurance carriers, and internal partners across Zum. You'll play a key role in keeping matters moving forward efficiently and helping us continuously improve how we manage litigation as Zum continues to scale. This role is based at the Companyâs headquarters in Redwood Shores, CA and requires you to be onsite 3x/week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). We will only consider candidates already based in the Bay Area.

Requirements

Take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
Communicate clearly and professionally, with strong judgment and a high level of discretion
Maintain a team-first mindset - no task is too big or too small
Bring a strong EQ and collaborative spirit to everything you do
Have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or related field
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (paralegal certification is a plus)

Responsibilities

Own and manage a docket of personal injury, employment, and other litigation matters
Collaborate closely with outside counsel, in-house attorneys, claims professionals, and safety teams to move cases forward
Assist with the litigation hold process and the document collection process for litigation, subpoenas, and regulatory matters
Maintain and update case records, timelines, and other critical data
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and improving contracts, policies, and procedures
Standardize the end-to-end matter management lifecycle to ensure consistent data capture and seamless transitions from initial intake through to final resolution
Support legal team in organizing and maintaining eDiscovery workflows and document review processes
Drive process improvements that enhance data accuracy, team efficiency, and our ability to meet financial reporting and audit requirements
Design, develop, refine, and simplify legal processes to increase efficiency, support scalability, and ensure quality
Collaborate with attorneys and cross-functional partners to identify responsive datasets and coordinate technical collections
Conduct first-pass review of invoices from external counsel and vendors and assist with managing e-billing
Contribute to special projects and process innovation initiatives that align with Legal's operational goals
Proactively identify potential legal risks and provide recommendations for mitigation