Paralegal

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our San Francisco office. This roles offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on all phases of litigation, from case preparation through trial, while contributing to a collaborative environment. 

This is a full-time hybrid position, with an expectation of three days in the office per week and a 7.5-hour workday.

Paralegal responsibilities include:

• Preparing legal documents, including appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, and summonses.
• Responding to discovery requests, propounding discovery, and working with eDiscovery platforms.
• Reviewing and summarizing complex claims files, depositions, and documents.
• Assisting lawyers with preparation for arbitration, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Managing case files, documents, exhibits, and evidence.
• Assisting with insurance coverage related tasks, such as exposure models and policy review.
• Liaising with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and administrative staff.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Superb research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and pride and ownership in their work product
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet court deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• 4 to 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs
• Working knowledge of case management software and Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.

Screening Interview
Our Director of HR will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30-45-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).

In-Person Interview
In the onsite interview, you will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer
Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life At Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states–California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.