Litigation Paralegal

About the job Litigation Paralegal
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized litigation team with long-tenured, tight-knit collaboration
• Get hands-on experience across insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, and general litigation
• Strong compensation range ($75,000-$90,000) plus comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Steady workflow, high standards, and a professional environment where sharp paralegals can grow fast
• Interesting variety: litigation support plus exposure to ESOP advisory and ERISA defense matters

• On-site in Napa, CA - work directly with the team in-office (high-collaboration role)

• Must have 1+ year of paralegal or legal secretarial experience and be comfortable with deadlines, calendaring, and document control

• Our client is a national defense litigation firm representing organizations ranging from local businesses to global corporations in high-stakes disputes across the U.S. Their culture is professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on quality and reliability.

• Manage litigation cases, including document control and calendaring docket deadlines
• Prepare and organize legal documents such as forms, charts, reports, and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing trial documents and exhibits
• Prepare pre-trial pleadings and support filing readiness
• Prepare for depositions and assist attorneys with deposition materials
• Prepare for hearings and coordinate supporting documents
• Request and organize records, including maintaining clear record logs
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls and support coordination across stakeholders
• Communicate professionally with insurance carriers, insureds, clients, and vendors via phone and email
• Maintain electronic and paper files with strong organization and version control
• Support other team members and timekeepers as needed

• 1+ year of paralegal or legal secretarial experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and professionalism with clients and carriers
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelors degree preferred (not required)

• A stable, high-performing team with a strong reputation and professional standards
• Variety in day-to-day work, with meaningful involvement in active litigation
• Strong benefits package: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life insurance, disability, parental leave, EAP
• Long-term wealth building: 401(k) with firm contribution plus profit sharing

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance