CA Paralegal--Litigation Law Firm, Public Interest Focus | Hybrid

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you a mission-driven, detail-oriented early legal professional ready to make real impact in the world of public interest litigation? Join our Bay Area-based team at a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ civil litigation firm specializing in large-scale cases aimed at holding powerful interests accountable.

Tycko & Zavareei LLP is seeking a sharp, organized, and driven Paralegal to join its Oakland office—on a full-time hybrid basis—and support its attorneys in high-impact cases. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is meticulous with details and deadlines, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multi-tasking, and is looking for 2+ years of additional professional experience to grow their skills before law school.

Important: To be considered, you must have at least one year of professional experience in a legal support role under the supervision of a qualified CA attorney. This experience could be as a paralegal, legal assistant, paralegal intern, paralegal trainee, or other law-related staff position. If you don’t meet this requirement, please do not apply—applications without this experience will not be reviewed.

Applications for this opening will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by APRIL 28.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid—typically 2–3 days in-office/week)
• Schedule: Full-time (Monday–Friday, 40-hours/week with occasional overtime) | Hourly | Nonexempt
• Start Date: May 2025 (Preferred)
• Base Salary Range: $65,000–$85,000/year, commensurate with experience
• Priority Deadline: April 28, 2025—applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Our CA Paralegal is a member of our small yet mighty Litigation Support Team, comprised of other paralegals and legal assistants across our offices. Reporting to the firm's Managing Partner, this role provides 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide case support for complex civil litigation, including discovery, filings, and court prep
• Assist attorneys with administrative and substantive legal tasks across multiple active matters
• Conduct basic legal factual research, organize and manage case files, and maintain attorney calendars
• Liaise with clients, other law firms, courts, and vendors
• Coordinate complex briefings and electronically file pleadings and motions in accordance with court local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Participate in team meetings
• Provide ad hoc assistance to CA office operations
• Occasional overtime when needed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least one year of professional experience in a legal-support role (paralegal, legal assistant, paralegal intern, paralegal trainee, or similar) under the supervision of a qualified attorney (required)
• Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic performance, from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• 1–4 years of experience in a fast-paced civil litigation firm or other legal-support setting (law firm, court, nonprofit, government, etc.)
• Strong writing, research, organizational, and communication skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented; comfortable juggling deadlines and shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and able to manage independent workloads—this role involves working closely with attorneys but often handling assignments solo
• Comfort working independently in-office as the one paralegal in our Bay Area location, while being part of a collaborative, supportive team of legal support staff (based in other locations)
• A team-first attitude—we value collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support, even across time zones and screens
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal research platforms (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw), and electronic filing systems
• Comfortable with a high-volume of emails and calls
• Must be willing and able to reliably commute to our Oakland office 2–3 days/week
• Available to start May 2025 (preferred)

Other great-to-haves include: solid understanding of civil litigation processes, including state and federal deadlines and rules; experience using PACER and e-filing court systems; familiarity with California state court filings; Bluebooking skills; experience with time tracking/legal billing.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Work alongside experienced, compassionate, and whip-smart public interest litigators on high-impact cases
• Get hands-on litigation experience (not just paper-pushing)
• Real mentorship and exposure to cutting-edge cases and legal strategies
• A culture that values professional development and facilitates continuous learning
• Solid springboard for law school—many of our paralegals head to top programs after 2+ years
• Access to a robust suite of employee benefits including ample health insurance options, dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, Health Savings Account, retirement after 12 months, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for overtime pay and merit-based bonuses

HOW TO APPLY:
Priority will be given to applications received by APRIL 28. To complete an application, click "Apply Now" and upload the below supporting materials (in PDF format):

• Resume
• Cover letter (tell us why you're a great fit!)
• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine)
• Writing sample (optional but encouraged)
• References (optional at this stage)

Interview rounds will be conducted virtually.

ABOUT TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP:
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 a small group of 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.

CLOSING STATEMENT:
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.

Note: We are not working with outside recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies for this position.

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