What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)--Public Interest Law Firm (Bay Area) position at Tycko & Zavareei LLP?
Job Description
Job Description
Tycko & Zavareei LLP, a mid-sized plaintiffs' civil litigation law firm, seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Oakland, CA office, beginning April / May 2025, to aid in the litigation of important, impactful cases nationwide.
This is a full-time, hybrid work opportunity, ideal for someone with experience in a professional legal support role who is accustomed to a fast-paced environment and able to hit the ground running by May (or earlier). Prior paralegal experience at a civil litigation law firm and / or experience with California state court systems is highly preferred.
Applications for this opening will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by March 15.
ABOUT US
Our Firm : We are a 22-attorney nationally recognized public interest civil litigation law firm, with offices in Washington, D.C. and California. Our Oakland, CA office is located above the 19th-street BART, and is the work base for our Bay Area team comprised of, on average, 4-5 attorneys and 1-2 legal staff. As a firm, we represent consumers fighting against corporate wrongdoing, whistleblowers exposing fraud, and others who are seeking justice against powerful interests—in large, complex, and impactful cases all around the country. The pace is fast, the volume is significant, and the efforts are rewarding. In addition to interesting and high-profile work, we strive for a friendly, respectful, and learning-focused environment where you can be yourself while doing challenging work.
Our Legal Staff : Our litigation support team, comprised of paralegals and legal assistants, is small yet mighty, and a critical cog in the firm’s operational wheel. These legal staff work closely with our attorneys in all aspects of litigation, from early case development through final resolution, and provide simultaneous support to multiple case teams. They are highly efficient, profuse with details, and masters of juggling multitudinous tasks to get the job (many jobs) done.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Position : Paralegal (full-time, non-exempt)
- Start Date : April / May
- Location : Oakland, CA (hybrid; in-office work on average 1-3 days / week)
- Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9 : 00-5 : 30PM (40 hours / week, occasional overtime)
The Paralegal is a member of the firm's litigation support staff and reports to the Managing Partner. This role partners with other paralegals and legal assistants across offices to provide our attorneys with meaningful case assistance across all stages of litigation, from initiation to resolution, by performing case-management, organizational, drafting, research, coordination, and other substantive and administrative tasks as needed and delegated.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining professional law firm experience to develop the skills required to be elevated to a senior paralegal role, and / or someone planning to apply to law school two or more years down the road (to start fall 2027 or later) and desiring exposure to an exciting legal environment. Our legal staff have gone on to attend some of the best law schools in the country, including Harvard, Columbia, NYU, University of Virginia, and Georgetown.
Responsibilities / Duties
Qualifications
Education / Experience :
Bachelor's degree (or other college degree / certification together with substantial professional paralegal work experience)
Skills / Abilities :
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive
Solid understanding of civil litigation processes, including state and federal deadlines and rules
Compensation
Paid Time Off
TO APPLY
Complete a brief questionnaire and upload the following materials, in PDF format :
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received before MARCH 15. Interview rounds will be conducted virtually.
Tycko & Zavareei LLP is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, relationship or family structure, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, or other legally protected status.
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