Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced, organized, critical thinking Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our Wildfire Litigation team. This position is fast paced, supports a team of attorneys performing regular litigation in state and federal courts, and will involve collaboration with other paralegals and assistants.
This remote role is open to candidates working within the Pacific Time zone.
SALARY: $40.00 to $48.00 per hour
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Litigation Case Management
- Maintain and update litigation files in Filevine and Everlaw, ensuring all case documents are properly categorized and easily accessible.
- Track and manage all litigation deadlines, including discovery, depositions, expert disclosures, pre-trial filings, and trial dates, ensuring timely compliance.
- Organize, index, and manage discovery responses and production files in Everlaw for efficient retrieval.
- Maintain and update case status tracking reports to keep attorneys and team members informed of litigation progress and upcoming deadlines.
- Prepare and circulate Case Management Conference (CMC) deadlines and notices to ensure the legal team stays updated.
- Document Preparation & Court Filings
- Review and summarize case pleadings, court orders, and procedural rulings to keep attorneys informed of necessary court actions.
- Assist in preparing and filing adoption complaints, amendments to master complaints, and dismissals in wildfire litigation cases.
- Oversee court e-filing processes to ensure timely and accurate submission of legal filings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and filing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
- Manage the document review process in Everlaw, ensuring responsive documents are tagged, categorized, and produced in compliance with discovery requests.
- Discovery & Deposition Management
- Coordinate with opposing counsel and co-counsel on discovery-related matters, including meet-and-confers and deposition scheduling.
- Track, organize, and review depositions, expert reports, and witness testimony, logging summaries and key takeaways in Filevine.
- Prepare deposition materials, including notices, subpoenas, exhibits, and outlines for attorney review.
- Maintain and update deposition tracking sheets, coordinating scheduling with opposing counsel and ensuring proper filing of notices and subpoenas.
- Work with attorneys to compile evidence and discovery for expert review, ensuring all relevant materials are prepared for disclosures.
- Assist in drafting and filing motions related to discovery disputes, case dismissals, and motions to be relieved as counsel.
- Legal Research & Compliance
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and procedural rules to support motions, pleadings, and litigation strategy.
- Stay informed on court rules, civil procedures, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- Ensure compliance with filing deadlines, discovery rules, and trial procedures by applying knowledge of relevant court rules.
- Trial Preparation & Support
- Create and manage trial binders, including deposition summaries, witness lists, jury instructions, and motions in limine.
- Assist attorneys in organizing exhibits, expert reports, and key trial evidence for courtroom use.
- Help prepare pre-trial motions, witness outlines, and trial briefs, ensuring proper formatting and timely filing.
- Oversee document review and production processes to ensure compliance with court orders and opposing counsel requests.
- Coordinate with attorneys and experts to finalize trial witness lists, exhibit lists, and demonstrative evidence.
- Assist in jury research, including compiling jury instructions, voir dire questions, and jury analysis for trial strategy.
- Track and manage trial logistics, ensuring all necessary filings, evidence, and exhibits are prepared and available for court proceedings.
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in litigation, with a preference for experience in wildfire or mass tort cases.
- Skilled in Filevine, Everlaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of civil litigation processes, court procedures, and jurisdiction-specific rules in California required. Familiarity with Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and/or New Mexico a plus.
- Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, ensuring compliance with procedural and substantive legal requirements.
- Proficient in conducting legal research on case law, statutes, and procedural updates to support litigation strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in interactions with clients and experts.
- Ability to manage a high caseload efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure accuracy in legal filings and reports.
- Must meet the requirements for a paralegal as defined by California Business & Professions Code § 6450, including completion of an approved paralegal education program and/or qualifying work experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
- 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
- Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
- Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
- Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
- $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
- Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
- State bar and approved professional association dues covered
- $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
- Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
