Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal (Contract – 3+ Months, Fully Remote)

Start Date: First week of April
Duration: Approximately 3 months (with potential to extend)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time, fully remote
Hourly Rate: $52.00/hour
Location: MUST RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA

A mission-driven, non-profit impact litigation organization is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal for a short-term contract assignment with potential for extension. This role supports complex civil litigation and is ideal for someone with strong federal and appellate filing experience who is passionate about social justice work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and execute court filings, including briefs, motions, petitions, subpoenas, bills of costs, discovery documents, and other pleadings

Perform cite-checking and Bluebooking for briefs and motions

Format and electronically file documents in Superior, District, Federal, and Appellate Courts

Research court rules and procedures to ensure accuracy and prevent filing rejections

Maintain electronic case files (pleadings, correspondence, discovery, etc.)

Manage discovery and document organization

Draft correspondence, declarations, notices, requests, and proposed orders

Conduct legal, factual, and policy research

Draft and manage public records requests and analyze responses

Assist with client interviews and attend community meetings as needed

Liaise with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, clients, and community groups

Maintain litigation calendars and attorney schedules

General word processing and administrative litigation support

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive experience in complex civil litigation

Strong Bluebooking and cite-checking skills

Demonstrated experience with electronic court filing in District, Federal, and Appellate Courts

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Highly organized with strong document management experience

Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Commitment to social justice and public interest work strongly preferred

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