Commercial & Employment Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $46.15 - $56.41 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, highly respected legal team handling sophisticated commercial and employment litigation matters.
• Take ownership of meaningful litigation work and play a key role in supporting complex cases from inception through resolution.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals who value sound judgment, collaboration, and practical solutions.
• Enjoy a stable, professional environment where your litigation expertise is trusted and your contributions have a direct impact.
• Competitive hourly compensation with the opportunity to earn toward the top of the range based on depth of directly relevant experience.

Location: Santa Rosa, CA — This is an in-office position designed for professionals who enjoy being part of a collaborative legal team.

Note: Candidates must have 8+ years of experience handling complex litigation cases to qualify for an interview. A JD is not required.

About Us
We are an independent, locally rooted law firm committed to providing thoughtful, practical, and highly responsive legal representation. Our team brings deep experience across complementary practice areas and takes pride in delivering clear communication, sound judgment, and solutions that address the real-world needs of our clients. We foster a professional environment built on respect, collaboration, and mutual trust. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial and employment litigation.
• Manage litigation files, case calendars, deadlines, and critical case information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, deposition materials, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document review, production, requests for production, interrogatories, subpoenas, and related case management.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and other litigation-related activities.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist attorneys in developing case strategy and preparing for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as needed.
• Anticipate case needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and proactively identify issues requiring attorney attention.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to a collaborative legal team while independently managing priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of directly relevant complex litigation experience.
• Strong experience supporting sophisticated commercial and/or employment litigation matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, deadlines, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines independently.
• Proficiency with standard legal technology and Microsoft Office applications.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated, high-value litigation matters that make full use of your experience.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
• Join a team that values professionalism, respect, practical thinking, and high-quality client service.
• Have meaningful ownership of your work rather than simply handling administrative tasks.
• Build on your litigation expertise in a stable and intellectually engaging environment.

JPC-1692

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: 8+ yrs complex litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 10+
• Additional context: 
• Relocation- [no]
• Packages - [no]

Submission Email:  Arif - [email protected]

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• Client job title: Commercial & Employment Litigation Paralegal
• Location: Santa Rosa, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 8
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