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About the Role

Baker McKenzie seeks an Employment Litigation Paralegal to support employment litigation matters through all stages, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will have strong litigation experience, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate case needs, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, courts, and internal Firm resources.

Responsibilities

Provide substantive paralegal support for employment litigation matters in federal and state courts.
Assist with document productions, written discovery, and discovery responses.
Support depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials by preparing exhibits, binders, subpoenas, transcripts, and other case materials.
Draft document shells, administrative filings, declarations, correspondence, and other litigation materials under attorney supervision.
Review and finalize briefs and other legal documents, including proofreading, cite-checking, quotation-checking, and confirming citations to the record.
Research federal and state court rules, local rules, standing orders, judge-specific procedures, and filing requirements.
Conduct legal and procedural research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other legal research platforms.
Identify relevant precedents and exemplars for attorney review.
Prepare and coordinate electronic filings in federal and state courts.
Monitor litigation deadlines, court calendars, and case developments, and coordinate with Docketing to ensure that deadlines and events are accurately recorded.
Maintain organized electronic case files, working folders, matter binders, and litigation materials.
Coordinate document productions, case logistics, and communications with attorneys, clients, witnesses, courts, government agencies, and external counsel.
Receive and route time-sensitive notices, claims, charges, and court communications, identifying relevant deadlines and required follow-up.
Proactively anticipate upcoming matter needs and alert attorneys to procedural requirements, deadlines, and case developments.
Record billable and nonbillable time accurately and contemporaneously in accordance with Firm requirements.
Protect confidential, privileged, and sensitive client and Firm information.

Requirements

Significant experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably supporting employment, commercial, or other complex litigation.
Knowledge of federal and state litigation procedures and electronic filing systems.
Experience supporting discovery, document productions, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
Experience conducting legal and procedural research using Lexis, Westlaw, or comparable platforms.
Experience proofreading and cite-checking briefs and other legal documents.
Strong case-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and professional staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document-management systems.
Familiarity with CourtLink or comparable court-monitoring services.
Experience using iManage or a comparable legal document-management system.
Experience supporting litigation teams across multiple offices or jurisdictions.
Paralegal certificate or other relevant legal education or qualification.

Skills

Employment litigation
Commercial litigation
Complex litigation
Federal and state litigation procedures
Electronic filing systems
Discovery
Document productions
Depositions
Motions
Hearings
Mediations
Trial preparation
Legal research
Procedural research
Lexis
Westlaw
Proofreading
Cite-checking
Case management
Organizational skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Attention to detail
Professional judgment
Independent work
Initiative
Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Legal document-management systems
CourtLink
iManage
Confidentiality
Client service
High-quality work

Location

San Francisco
Palo Alto

Work Type

Hybrid
Full Time

Experience Level

Significant experience as a litigation paralegal

Education Level

Paralegal certificate or other relevant legal education or qualification

Salary/Compensations

$70,350 to $98,569

Benefits

Bonus opportunities
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Time off programs
Leave programs
Wellness benefits

About the Company

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy.
We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance.
Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

Equal Opportunity

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all.
Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices.
We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com.
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates.