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About the Role

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Senior Paralegal for its Litigation group to support attorneys in complex civil and technology litigation, particularly for internet companies. This role offers opportunities for professional achievement and career growth within a leading legal advisory firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering and compiling support documents for filings.
• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions.
• Assist with Bluebook formatting, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law.
• Perform docket and legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and similar resources.
• Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials.
• Supervise vendor work on eDiscovery platforms.
• Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation.
• Prepare and maintain various indices and logs for case teams.
• Manage case calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with hearing/trial preparation and logistics.
• Interact with clients, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsel, and court clerks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• College degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs, and related tools).
• Stellar project management and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, intuition, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys and staff.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to travel for trials and other client work if needed.

Skills

• Familiarity with civil procedures and local, state and federal court rules.
• Ability to perform docket and legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and similar resources.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Ability to use AI-assisted technologies appropriately and responsibly.
• Ability to adapt to AI-assisted workflows.

Location

• San Francisco, California
• San Diego, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Palo Alto, California

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Mostly Remote

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• College degree
• Paralegal certificate

Salary/Compensations

• San Francisco, Palo Alto: $56.31 - $76.19 per hour.
• Los Angeles, San Diego, and all other locations: $53.50 - $72.38 per hour.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

• Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.
• We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
• The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.
• Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).