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Civil Litigation Paralegal-San Francisco, CA

About Us:

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Flexible Work Environment:

We believe in empowering our employees to work where they're most productive. Whether you prefer being onsite, working remotely, or a hybrid approach, the choice is yours. We trust our team members to choose the work arrangement that best fits their lifestyle and working style.

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in San Francisco, CA. (Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local office as occasional onsite work may be required.) Experience in the areas of Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/PI preferred, or recent civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
• Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
• Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
• Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
• Compiling and preparing records for production
• Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
• Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
• Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
• Offer trial support, including creating demonstrative aids.
• Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
• Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
• Follow firm’s protocol
• Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
• Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
• Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress

Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:

• Collaborate closely with firm Partners
• Bonus Opportunities
• Incredible teams and work life balance
• Fully Remote
• Generous Paid Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Plan
• 401K + Employer Match

The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $60,000 and $85,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.

Employment Attorney – Plaintiff Side

Location: Full Remote across California

Job Description:

Our client, a fast-growing plaintiffs' employment law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dedicated Employment Attorney to join their dynamic team.

As part of their litigation team, you'll represent employees in individual and class action claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.

What You'll Do

• Handle all aspects of litigation from intake through trial or settlement
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions, including MSJs
• Appear for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Manage client relationships with empathy and strategic guidance
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex class and PAGA cases

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience with wage and hour, wrongful termination, and discrimination cases
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $300,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

The Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a large, international law firm that is seeking to hire a Trademark Litigation Paralegal to join their San Francisco office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the Firm:

This firm offers a supportive, inclusive environment where employees are valued and empowered. The firm is deeply committed to its people, its values, and the communities it serves. This role is part of a collaborative team of attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff committed to delivering exceptional service to both internal and external clients. The firm values teamwork, integrity, and community engagement, and every team member plays a vital role in supporting client needs.

About the Role:

The Trademark Litigation Paralegal provides semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys across all phases of trademark litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeal. This position also supports case development, client communication, expert coordination, and workflow management. In this role, the paralegal will:

• Implement and manage case management tools (Relativity, Everchron, Westlaw Case Notebook, Case Map, Time Map, etc.)
• Organize, index, and maintain litigation files
• Initiate and manage docketing in CompuLaw; monitor trial calendars
• Support all phases of TTAB inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations, motions, trial, appeal)
• Prepare and file Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, Amended Pleadings, Counterclaims, Affirmative Defenses, and related filings
• Draft and file consent motions, extensions, suspensions, stipulations, and other routine litigation documents
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas, deposition notices, and response templates
• Assist with deposition preparation and manage document production, including privilege logs and e-discovery logs
• Prepare pre-trial orders, client status reports, and coordinate litigation support resources
• Participate in trial preparation, logistics, and attend trials/hearings
• Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, and maintain trial exhibit logs
• Conduct legal research, cite checking, and Westlaw research
• Perform trademark enforcement investigations (USPTO filings, common-law use, social media infringement)

About You:

• Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant litigation experience in a professional environment
• Law firm experience required
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PACER, electronic filing systems, and litigation support tools
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork

ELS Consilio, LLC Direct Hire Division staffs' positions, for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Defense Attorney (Remote – California)

Base Salary: $170,000 - $300,000(2+ yrs of experience)

About the Role

The position focuses on defending employers in a wide range of employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA matters. The role offers substantive litigation responsibility and consistent client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense cases from intake through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including demurrers and summary judgment
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle written discovery and case strategy
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise employers on compliance and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 2+ years of employment defense experience
• Strong motion practice and discovery skills
• Experience handling wage & hour and discrimination matters
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload in a remote setting

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 – $300,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (20 days)
• 401k

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Holland Law LLP, a dynamic intellectual property and commercial litigation boutique in San Francisco, is looking for an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This is an exciting opportunity to assume responsibility for all aspects of IP litigation, analysis, and counseling, including direct client contact and far more hands-on experience than larger firms can or do offer.

We are most interested in candidates who are looking for a long-term career with our firm, including attorneys looking for a change from larger law firm environments.

Requirements:

• Two to five years of intellectual property litigation experience in Federal courts.

• Excellent writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.

• California Bar membership in good standing.

• Patent Bar membership is a plus but not required.

Holland Law LLP is a collaborative firm with competitive pay and a congenial atmosphere. Interested candidates should email their resumes and a cover email explaining why they believe they would be a good fit to:

(We are not accepting calls, correspondence, or resumes from search firms for this position.)

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @PJ (Peaches) Noetling

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA 94111

Salary/Payrate: $85K - $95K (some flex), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 WFH after ramp up)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor's degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to be an integral part of their San Francisco Legal team. This position represents a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person to be the point person on managing litigation cases for their attorneys from start to conclusion. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional word processing skills, have strong technical, written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize competing tasks with poise and professionalism. The Legal Assistant will provide support to 3 attorneys desks. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and Office Managing Partner.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with the option of working in the office, hybrid or remote. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 45 minute or one hour unpaid lunch period.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw.
• Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
• Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.

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Title: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

Location: Fully Remote (California)

About The Firm:

The client is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been seriously injured due to negligence. For over three decades, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and compassionate representation for clients throughout California.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven litigator who thrives in the courtroom and wants to handle significant personal injury cases while working remotely.

Position Overview:

The Trial Attorney will manage a caseload of complex personal injury matters and take cases through all phases of litigation, including trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling depositions, arguing motions, and presenting cases in front of juries.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value cases while collaborating with an experienced litigation team and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Develop case strategy and trial preparation plans
• Prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Maintain strong client communication and case updates

Qualifications:

• Active license and good standing with the California State Bar
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly preferred (first or second chair)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $300,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

Job ID: 410229

Practice area:- Estate & Tax Planning,Trusts and Estates - General

Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 Years Experience) – Private Client Practice | San Francisco, California

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A leading law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 years experience) to join its private client practice in San Francisco, California. Work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.

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A prominent law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its growing private client practice in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration strategies.

Attorneys pursuing San Francisco legal jobs in private client services will gain the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across industries such as technology, real estate, finance, and food and beverage. The Estate Planning Attorney will collaborate with the firm's Private Client Industry Group to provide tailored legal guidance on wealth preservation, trust structures, and family business planning.

This partner-track position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while building strong client relationships within a highly respected estate planning practice.

This opportunity is actively interviewing attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates and family wealth advisory services.

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Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

• Draft and review estate planning documents including trusts, wills, and related instruments.

• Support sophisticated family wealth planning involving generational wealth transfer and asset protection.

• Assist with trust and estate structuring to support tax efficiency and long-term planning objectives.

• Collaborate with the Private Client Industry Group to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Provide strategic legal and business insights tailored to clients' financial and family goals.

• Work closely with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver integrated planning strategies.

• Participate in client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the estate planning practice.

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Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience practicing as an Estate Planning Attorney or trusts and estates associate.

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families preferred.

• Strong understanding of estate planning structures and family wealth management strategies.

• California Bar required and active license to practice law in California.

• Ability to develop and maintain sophisticated client relationships.

• Strong analytical thinking and legal drafting skills.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.

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Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

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Skills

• Strong analytical and legal research capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing complex client relationships.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Attention to detail in drafting sophisticated estate planning instruments.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a respected California-based law firm known for delivering strategic legal services to individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of industries. The firm maintains a strong presence in the San Francisco legal market and provides comprehensive legal services spanning litigation, business transactions, real estate, and private client services.

The firm emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and community engagement, with initiatives supporting leadership development, diversity programs, and professional advancement. Attorneys benefit from a supportive environment focused on achieving both professional excellence and personal satisfaction.

Professionals exploring San Francisco legal jobs will appreciate the firm's commitment to client service, inclusive culture, and long-term career growth opportunities within its estate planning and private client practice.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across diverse industries.

• Exposure to sophisticated family wealth and estate planning strategies.

• Collaborative private client practice within a highly respected law firm.

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Clear partner-track position supporting long-term advancement.

• Ideal opportunity for attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates.

This position rarely opens at this level and provides attorneys the opportunity to expand their expertise in family wealth advisory and estate planning within a thriving private client practice.

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Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.

• Vacation and leave time, including parental and sabbatical leave.

• Paid holidays.

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This Latham spinoff has grown exponentially since its founding 15 years ago and seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its team, working largely with clients in the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital space.

A broad corporate background (M&A, venture capital, corporate governance) is desired, along with a down-to-earth disposition.

The team is mainly composed of attorneys from firms like Wilson Sonsini, Gunderson, and Fenwick who thrived handling sophisticated matters, but who also desired more reasonable billable hours.

The firm's unique structure allows Counsel to select their target billable hours (1200 to 1600+) and enjoy commensurate compensation.

This opportunity may be fully remote.

Comp DOE and target hours: $230k-$350k+.