EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: San Diego, CA Our client, an AmLaw 150international labor and employment law firm , is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Liti…
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Paralegal jobs in San Francisco, CA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$28–$61/hr
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EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: San Francisco, CA Our client, an AmLaw 150international labor and employment law firm , is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment L…
$64.86k - $95.61k
Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transactio…
Remote Option Classification : Legal Support Staff Reports To : Practice Area Manager Summary of Position : The Senior Paralegal - Trusts & Estates provides substantive case support to attorneys through drafting, researc…
$90.27k - $101.6k
Applications are due by Fri. Aug. 21. Reports to: Housing Rights Program, Managing Attorney Compensation and Benefits The Senior Paralegal' s salary range is between $90,270.72 and $101,599.92. This position is eligible…
seeking a litigation-focused Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role goes beyond administrative support — the successful candidate will perform substantive legal work, assist wi…
$49.45 - $65.52 per hour
Legal Executive Assistant San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time About the Role The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) serves as a trusted business partner to senior attorneys, managing the daily operations of a complex leg…
Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated toxic tort litigation paralegal with 2-6 years of experience for its San Francisco or Orange County, CA offices. The successful candidate must have strong acade…
$95k - $125k
Litigation Paralegal We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in legal research, and a deep understanding of co…
$100k - $125k
Job Posting: Litigation Paralegal Location : San Francisco, CA Job Type : Full-Time Practice Area : Litigation Litigation Paralegal Position Overview : We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to…
$75k - $95k
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location: San Francisco, CA Job Type: Full-Time Litigation Paralegal Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Paralegal with a minimum of 3+ years of experience to provide comp…
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What paralegals earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
| Mid level | $36–$47 | $74k–$98k |
| Senior | $44–$61 | $92k–$126k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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