Paralegal, Immigrant Justice & Litigation

Asian Law Caucus

. Support attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial, appeals, and post-trial .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $72,100 - $101,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including drafting court filings, conducting legal research, and managing case documentation. Proficient in utilizing legal research platforms and case management systems while providing culturally sensitive support to diverse communities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportLegal ResearchFederal Rules Of Civil ProcedureClio Case ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Court FilingsDiscovery AssistanceDocument ReviewLegal TerminologyCase ManagementCite-CheckingData EntryAppellate Records PreparationFactual InvestigationsLanguage Access Coordination

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkEmpathyCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

LexisNexisWestlawClioSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Complex LitigationNonprofit Legal ServicesSocial JusticeImmigrant CommunitiesCalifornia Rules Of Court

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial, appeals, and post-trial
Assist with drafting court filings, pleadings, motions, notices, proposed orders, and federal and state court filings
Arrange service of process
Assist with responding to and propounding discovery
Review documents, organize exhibits, and summarize depositions and other discovery evidence
Provide hearing and trial support, including assembling binders, organizing exhibits, making travel arrangements, and assisting attorneys
Prepare appellate records and appendices
Conduct initial client interviews and factual investigations
Gather case facts and coordinate witness schedules
Identify and assess legal issues and conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and court rules
Proofread, cite-check, and Bluebook court briefs and discovery documents
Maintain electronic case notes, deadlines, and files using Clio and other databases
Prepare retainers and other forms and organize documents in SharePoint
Perform case management and administrative duties, including data entry, evaluation, outcome tracking, grant reporting, copying, filing, invoice processing, and documenting financial transactions
Provide or coordinate qualified translators and interpreters to ensure language access
Participate in check-in meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, organization meetings, annual retreats, and other San Francisco Bay Area meetings
Perform additional duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of experience working as a paralegal, including in complex litigation and supporting cases from beginning to end
At least five years of experience required for Senior Paralegal
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association-approved program preferred
Strong understanding of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, local court rules, and legal terminology
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and/or immigrant communities
Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms
Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and handle high-volume, fast-paced activity
Familiarity with legal case management systems, specifically Clio, is a plus
Fluency in another language is highly desirable
Experience working with individuals whose primary language is not English, people with disabilities, people experiencing crisis, and/or people living in poverty is highly desirable
Experience working in a nonprofit legal service or other direct-service environment is highly desirable
Ability to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and empathetic services
Some evening and weekend work may be required
Cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, and three professional references required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation and paid holidays
Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
Employer-paid 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents
Flexible spending account (FSA)
401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match
Language premiums of $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language
Participation in two annual retreats, anniversary celebration dinner, and organization meetings
Hybrid work arrangement