Senior Paralegal

Asian Law Caucus

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $90,271 - $101,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including drafting court filings, managing case documentation, and conducting legal research. Proficient in utilizing legal management software and research platforms to enhance case preparation and support attorneys effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportLegal ResearchFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureLexisNexisCase Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting Court FilingsDiscovery ManagementTrial PreparationLegal TerminologyCite-CheckingDocument ReviewFactual InvestigationAppellate Records PreparationElectronic Case ManagementBilingual Communication

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ClioLegal Management SoftwareSharePointWestlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Complex LitigationSocial JusticeNonprofit Legal ServicesCulturally Sensitive ServicesTrauma-Informed Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial, appeals, and post-trial proceedings
Assist with drafting court filings, including pleadings, motions, notices, and proposed orders
File documents in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, and arrange service of process
Assist with responding to and propounding discovery, reviewing documents, organizing exhibits, and summarizing depositions and discovery evidence
Provide hearing and trial support, including trial and arbitration preparation, assembling binders, organizing exhibits, making travel arrangements, and assisting attorneys during hearings and trial
Prepare appellate records and appendices by compiling and reviewing trial court documents and transcripts
Conduct initial client interviews and factual investigations; gather case facts and coordinate witness schedules
Identify and assess legal issues and perform 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 legal management software and databases
Prepare retainers and forms and organize documents in SharePoint
Perform case management, administrative, and clerical duties, including entering client and case data, copying, filing, processing invoices, and documenting financial transactions
Provide or coordinate qualified translators and interpreters to ensure language access when bilingual
Participate in supervisor check-ins, staff meetings, team meetings, organization meetings, annual retreats, anniversary dinner, and San Francisco Bay Area meetings
Perform additional duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of experience working as a paralegal, including in complex litigation
Experience supporting cases from beginning to end
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, and workflow
Bachelor’s degree, or paralegal certificate from a program approved by the American Bar Association 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
Strong organization, motivation, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
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 a crisis, 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

Language premiums of $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language regularly used in job duties
Generous vacation and paid holidays
Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents
Flexible spending account (FSA)
401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match
Hybrid work arrangement