Paralegal Careers

Since 1975, the Paralegal Studies program has built strong connections with the legal community in the Bay Area and beyond. Through this network and SFSU’s longstanding alumni community, students and graduates have access to a wide range of job listings and career opportunities.

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal

Compensation

Salary will range from $80-100k, depending on experience and education.

Location

Remote

Job Description

Brubaker Law LLP is looking to hire a full-time paralegal. We are a fast-growing firm of ten attorneys that serves as corporate legal counsel for venture funds, startups, and small companies. Members of our firm are based primarily in California and are required to work Pacific time business hours, but this position will be entirely remote—we have no physical offices.

Typical tasks may include:

· Forming legal entities and making other filings with Secretaries of State (e.g., California and Delaware).

· Obtaining EINs from the IRS

· Calling the IRS, SEC, FINRA, or other agencies for assistance with filings

· Preparing and making securities and regulatory filings

· Sending documents to clients for electronic signatures

· Filing documents in our electronic document management system

· Sending and receiving documents via USPS and FedEx

· Faxing and scanning documents

· Word processing, proofreading, formatting, and converting documents

· Research of legal matters

· Filling in with other tasks as needed

The ideal candidate would:

· Have document management experience (e.g., searches and folder management)

· Be proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel), Google Suite (Docs and Sheets), and Adobe Acrobat, including (a) proofreading, editing, and formatting and (b) converting documents from one format to another

· Be careful and detail-focused

· Be self-motivated with a willingness to work under deadlines

· Be willing to work from home

· Be responsive to work requests during business hours (e.g., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT)

· Be able to complete projects promptly

· Be friendly and kind

· Have experience in a customer-facing role

· Have at least a bachelor’s degree

· Preferably have a paralegal certificate

· Preferably have experience as a paralegal or legal assistant

· Preferably have an interest in and basic knowledge of corporate law

Contact

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@brubakerlaw.com

Employer

Brubaker Law LLP

Website

Brubaker Law

Company Description

Brubaker Law LLP is a boutique corporate law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area that represents startups, emerging growth companies and investment funds in all stages of their lifecycles.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal (Environmental Practice)

Compensation

$110K, depending upon experience

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

A mission-driven law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters within its land use and environmental practice. This role provides essential litigation and case management support to attorneys representing clients advancing environmental and community interests. Comprehensive benefits offered and a hybrid schedule for this direct hire opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Cite-check briefs and verify legal authorities; prepare appendices and hyperlink filings.

• Assist with discovery, document review, privilege analysis, and production management.

• Prepare pleadings, court forms, Public Records Act requests, and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal and factual research and monitor court dockets.

• Analyze case-related data using Excel and prepare hearing and client presentation materials.

• Organize and compile administrative records, excerpts of record, and litigation materials.

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegal team members to manage deadlines and workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience.

• Meets California Business & Professions Code §6450 requirements for paralegal billing.

• Strong knowledge of California and federal court procedures.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint), document formatting, and legal document management tools.

• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Qualified candidates who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to high-quality legal work are encouraged to apply. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Janice Shepherd via email: janice@accesstalentsolutions.com

Employer

Access Talent Solutions

Website

Access Talent Solutions

Company Description

At Access Talent Solutions, we are committed to being career advocates. We dedicate ourselves to working with talented legal professionals that are seeking the opportunity to partner with an experienced, dedicated legal recruiter. Through our expertise and hiring connections, we support our candidates in navigating the rapidly changing job market, while providing ongoing personalized career coaching.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralega

Compensation

$105K

Location

Emeryville, CA

Job Description

A well-established employment law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team.

The Paralegal assists attorneys with case development, legal research, discovery, document analysis, trial and/or litigation preparation, and other substantive legal and/or case management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate assigned litigation and transactional projects.

• Review case files and monitor deadlines, discovery obligations, and case progress.

• Conduct legal research using legal databases and public records resources.

• Analyze statutes, regulations, court rules, and case law.

• Prepare legal research memoranda, summaries, and supporting documentation.

• Organize, review, summarize, and manage discovery requests, responses, and document productions.

• Administer litigation support technology, including document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and legal research tools.

• Coordinate collection and management of electronically stored information (ESI).

• Prepare privilege logs, deposition summaries, witness files, chronologies, and case timelines.

• Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, and filing documents for attorney review.

• Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, and hearing preparation, including exhibit management.

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and third-party professionals to support case development.

• Obtain and organize records and supporting documentation for legal matters.

• Support trust fund, collections, payroll compliance, lien, and pension withdrawal liability matters.

• Prepare client meeting materials, status reports, summaries, presentations, and meeting agendas.

• Assist with file management, docketing, calendaring, and administrative support functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Paralegal: 5 to 9 years of relevant paralegal experience.

• Senior Paralegal: 10+ years of relevant paralegal experience, including training and workflow management responsibilities.

• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and organizational skills.

• Advanced proficiency with legal research platforms, document management systems, and case management software.

• Experience handling complex litigation matters and document-intensive projects.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This direct hire opportunity offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, supportive and collaborative team environment and a hybrid schedule after a probationary period.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Janice Shepherd via email: janice@accesstalentsolutions.com

Employer

Acccess Talent Solutions

Website

Acccess Talent Solutions

Company Description

At Access Talent Solutions, we are committed to being career advocates. We dedicate ourselves to working with talented legal professionals that are seeking the opportunity to partner with an experienced, dedicated legal recruiter. Through our expertise and hiring connections, we support our candidates in navigating the rapidly changing job market, while providing ongoing personalized career coaching.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal

Compensation

$24-40/hr, depending on experience

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

- Manage calendaring, and track filing deadlines and hearing dates for 2 attorneys;

- Conduct case management and status updates;

- Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, memoranda, briefs, stipulations, etc. with accuracy;

- Prepare filings, exhibits, trial binders, etc.;

- Work closely with clients to prepare financial disclosures;

- Support discovery through the preparation of formal discovery requests and responses;

- Monitor correspondence needs, with clients, counsel, and court personnel; and

- Conduct procedural and substantive legal research using Westlaw.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

- Ability to use Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, and Clio Case Management;

- Knowledge of San Francisco and surrounding family court systems, and procedural requirements;

- Excellent organization and communication skills; and

- 1-2+ years of experience working with California family law.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Kelly Robbins via email, kelly@robbinsfamilylaw.com

Employer

Robbins Family Law

Website

Robbins Family Law

Company Description

Robbins Family Law offers full representation in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody and support. Our firm is led by Kelly Robbins who has practiced family law exclusively since 1996, with over 30 years of trial and courtroom experience, including the sought-after designation of Certified Family Law Specialist from the State Bar of California. Robbins Family Law is also available to handle pre-marital or post-marital agreements, paternity and palimony cases.

Resources

California law defines who may use the titles paralegal and legal assistant and sets education and continuing education standards for the profession. The SFSU Paralegal Studies Certificate meets these requirements by offering more than 24 semester units of coursework through an accredited institution. We also provide continuing education courses that meet the standards of Business and Professions Code Section 6450 et seq.

Under the law, a paralegal or legal assistant is someone employed or contracted by an attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency or other entity who performs substantial legal work under the supervision of an attorney. This definition distinguishes paralegals from legal document assistants, who provide services directly to the public and must be separately registered.

Paralegal duties may include:

  • Case planning and management
  • Legal research and client interviews
  • Drafting and analyzing legal documents
  • Collecting and organizing technical information
  • Representing clients before certain agencies when allowed by law

Employers hold high standards for paralegals. Most law firms require formal paralegal education, with larger firms often requiring a bachelor’s degree. Strong writing, communication, organizational and computer skills are also expected.

For the full legislation, see Business and Professional Code section 6450.