Paralegal II

Guardant Health•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$97,500 - $134,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal II to support its Legal team. Working under attorney supervision, the paralegal will help organize litigation matters, coordinate discovery, maintain case records, and track deadlines. The role offers an opportunity to develop litigation support skills at a precision oncology company focused on advancing cancer care. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to handling sensitive information and competing priorities. The role follows a hybrid work model when eligible under management direction and applicable policies. U.S. employees living within 50 miles of a Guardant facility are required to work onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; other days are designated for work from home. The position is primarily performed in a desk or office environment, with possible exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in a laboratory environment. Annualized base salary ranges are $97,500–$134,100 for the primary location of Palo Alto, California; $82,875–$113,985 for other U.S. locations; and $87,750–$120,690 if the role is performed in Colorado. Compensation offers depend on factors including geography, experience, education, job-related skills, duties, and business need. The stated ranges exclude benefits and, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. A background screening, including criminal history, is required.

Requirements

Paralegal education, training, or equivalent relevant experience appropriate to the position and work location.
Approximately 3–6 years of litigation support experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, document management, and deadline tracking.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to accuracy.
Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and seek guidance when needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and external service providers.
Sound judgment when handling confidential information.
Curiosity and sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly use AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
Experience with electronic discovery platforms, legal hold tools, or matter management systems.
Familiarity with court docket research and electronic filing systems.
Experience supporting commercial, intellectual property, employment, or healthcare-related litigation.
Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel with litigation, disputes, and related legal matters.
Maintain organized electronic case files, matter records, correspondence, and litigation calendars.
Track deadlines and deliverables, flagging potential scheduling conflicts or missing information.
Assist with legal hold administration, including notices, acknowledgments, and follow-up under attorney direction.
Coordinate document collection with internal teams and assist with discovery review, organization, and production.
Prepare factual summaries, chronologies, document indexes, and exhibits.
Assist attorneys with drafting, proofreading, and formatting routine correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
Support preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, including scheduling and exhibit organization.
Conduct factual and docket research as directed by supervising attorneys.
Coordinate with outside counsel, court reporters, discovery vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with matter status reports, legal invoice tracking, and routine administrative tasks.
Handle confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information with discretion.
Critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve work efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.