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May 29, 2026

Paralegal, Litigation

Litigation
Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP

San Francisco

Paralegal, Litigation

Ballard Spahr LLP
Ballard Spahr LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

5+ years

Location

San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Support Litigation attorneys as a Paralegal for Ballard Spahr in their San Francisco office.
  • This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week in the San Francisco office.
  • Responsibilities include managing large and complex caseloads, with a focus on class action matters.
  • Perform case organization, discovery, fact gathering, research, and compile/summarize information.
  • Draft legal documents and correspondence for attorney review; prepare and file court documents (electronic and paper) in State and Federal Courts.
  • Assist attorneys through all phases of trial, arbitration, hearings, and depositions.
  • Coordinate efforts with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel, other parties, and vendors.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate, plus a minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
  • Strong experience handling class action litigation is highly desirable.
  • Deep knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing requirements is essential.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, NetDocs, and other data entry applications is required. Experience with Relativity and Court Alert is highly desirable.
  • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 annually.
  • An excellent benefits package is provided.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Jaylin Stevenson joined Ballard Spahr LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    I cannot recommend Priya highly enough. From the very beginning of my job search, she was incredibly thorough, professional, and—above all—supportive. Thanks to her guidance and persistence, I landed at a law firm that I truly love. What stood out most about working with Priya was her clear and consistent communication. She always kept me updated, answered every question thoughtfully, and made sure I felt informed and confident at every stage. She took the time to truly understand what I was looking for, both in terms of the role and the culture, and she matched me with an opportunity that fits me perfectly. Priya's instincts regarding cultural fit were spot on! I have been with my firm for 5 months and I could not be happier with the match. Transitioning jobs can be stressful, but Priya made the entire process smooth, transparent, and even exciting. I’m so grateful for her support and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely cares and delivers results.

    Ballard Spahr LLP

    Jaylin Stevenson

    Ballard Spahr LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Jaylin Stevenson joined Ballard Spahr LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    I cannot recommend Priya highly enough. From the very beginning of my job search, she was incredibly thorough, professional, and—above all—supportive. Thanks to her guidance and persistence, I landed at a law firm that I truly love. What stood out most about working with Priya was her clear and consistent communication. She always kept me updated, answered every question thoughtfully, and made sure I felt informed and confident at every stage. She took the time to truly understand what I was looking for, both in terms of the role and the culture, and she matched me with an opportunity that fits me perfectly. Priya's instincts regarding cultural fit were spot on! I have been with my firm for 5 months and I could not be happier with the match. Transitioning jobs can be stressful, but Priya made the entire process smooth, transparent, and even exciting. I’m so grateful for her support and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely cares and delivers results.

    Ballard Spahr LLP

    Jaylin Stevenson

    Ballard Spahr LLP • Los Angeles