Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Harrison LLP is a premier private wealth planning law firm with 12 offices nationwide and 110+ attorneys. The Firm’s services extend to the natural interplay between estate planning, business succession, matrimonial law, and related affinity practices. Founded in 2003, Harrison LLP focuses on providing sophisticated legal advice, exceptional client service, and innovative solutions.

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Burlingame, CA office

• Document Drafting & Production
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  Draft motions, pleadings (ex parte declarations, stipulations, proposed orders, notices), portions of mediation briefs, correspondence, and discovery documents; assist with document production, including document summaries, and formatting filings (TOA/TOC, citations, red actions, and service).
• Client Interaction
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  Communicate with clients as directed; assist with client intakes, engagement letters, and participate in meetings.
• Calendar & Deadline Management
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  Use the calendar system; set reminders, calculate and track deadlines, and assist with scheduling for appearances and case-related meetings.
• File & Document Management
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  Maintain and organize case files; assist with opening/closing files, document productions and summaries, and updates.
• Preparation for Legal Proceedings
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  Support preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials—including binder creation, exhibit organization, and logistics coordination.
• Legal Support Tasks
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  Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, discovery, and e-filing; conduct document review/summaries and legal research.
• Discovery Support
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  Deadline management, drafting, reviewing, and assistance with expert discovery, and depositions. Subpoena documents and run property/person profile searches.
• Other Duties
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  Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks and assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Paralegal Certification.
• Extensive experience with calendaring deadlines and dates.
• Stellar drafting and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis Nexis).
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and be proactive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Trust & Estate & Civil litigation experience.
• Associate’s degree.

Target Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 annually. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience and training, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Harrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Harrison LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies for this role. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Harrison LLP, and the Firm will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.