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About the Role

This role supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, calendaring, document review and production, cite checking, document organization, drafting and responding to discovery, deposition, and trial preparation. This position is a key member of a team dedicated to the Firm’s top client, facilitating the smooth progression of cases from inception to resolution, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. The role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities

Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities
Assist attorneys with complex matters, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met
Utilize AI tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency; interface with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows
Ensure client’s document management systems are updated, if applicable
Assist in ensuring detailed reports and summaries of case activities and developments are up to date, if applicable
Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents for attorneys
Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial
Assist with calendaring case deadlines and research Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Judge’s Standing Orders to ensure compliance
Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts
Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions
Proofread, cite check, and blue book court briefs and discovery documents
Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations
Assist with all aspects of trial/arbitration management, including travel and logistics
Prepare and submit timekeeping reports in a timely manner
Prepare various charts and indices
Coordinate with external vendors
Perform various day-to-day case management tasks

Requirements

Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships
Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines
Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment
Creative thinker open to considering multiple approaches to issues and collaborating with leaders to develop and execute plans
Demonstrated ability to understand the “big picture” and pay attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices
Available to travel as needed
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience
Meet any applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in AmLaw 100 law firm
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow

Skills

Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
Adobe
Google Workspace
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Lexis Nexis
Westlaw
iManage
Relativity
Opus 2
CaseMap
Claude
Harvey
ChatGPT
CoCounsel
Gemini

Location

San Francisco

Experience Level

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience
Meet any applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications

Salary/Compensations

$150-180k

Benefits

Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time
Vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Equal Opportunity

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.