Paralegal – Oakland | Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Oakland office. This position provides critical support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation in both California state and federal courts, with a focus on investigation, research, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will have experience summarizing records, participating in the discovery process, conducting factual investigations (including social media research), and assisting attorneys with organizing and presenting complex evidence in court.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 7.5-hour/day position. After satisfactorily completing their introductory period, staff work two days on-site and three days from home each week. This arrangement may be changed at any time based on business needs and decisions.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and pretrial filings in compliance with California and federal court rules.
Coordinate discovery, manage document productions, and maintain case chronologies, witness lists, and exhibit indexes.
Provide hands-on trial support, including preparing exhibits, witness materials, and electronic presentations.
Organize and manage large volumes of case materials and evidence using Relativity, CaseMap, and NetDocuments.
Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and court databases.
Serve as liaison with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses, and coordinate witness preparation for trial.
Attend trials with attorneys to assist with exhibits and witnesses.
Assist with verdict tracking, judgment packages, and appellate record organization as needed.

Qualifications:

Meets requirements under California Business & Professions Code § 6450.
Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required.
Minimum five (5) years of litigation experience, including substantial trial and federal court experience.
Strong understanding of California and federal court procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, CM/ECF).
Proficiency with litigation technology and trial presentation tools (Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector, NetDocuments, PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Compensation:

The annual compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 to $135,000.00. The salary offered within this range will be based on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; and commuter benefits, including parking or public transportation assistance.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to staffrecruiting@bwslaw.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Notice to Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third parties. Submission of a candidate’s resume or profile does not establish any obligation on the part of the firm to pay a fee.

All candidate referrals and resumes must be submitted directly to staffrecruiting@bwslaw.com pursuant to a prior written agreement with the firm. Resumes sent to attorneys or other firm personnel will not be considered authorized submissions. Search firms interested in establishing a relationship with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP may contact staffrecruiting@bwslaw.com for consideration.