Paralegal, Litigation

About the role

This role involves comprehensive litigation support, including managing matter tracking and case files for a high-volume docket spanning various jurisdictions. The paralegal will be responsible for executing discovery and trial preparation tasks, such as document production and deposition coordination. A key aspect of the position is to develop and implement improved processes and tools to enhance the Litigation team's efficiency and manage a growing caseload.

The paralegal will also support the team in responding to various third-party legal requests, including subpoenas and garnishments, and will be crucial in managing deadlines by calendaring all case milestones and court dates. This position requires collaboration with outside counsel and government agencies for case logistics and document exchanges. Additionally, the role involves managing small claims court matters from filing to tracking outcomes.

Success in this position means maintaining accurate and current records across all matters, ensuring all deadlines are met without fail, and contributing to operational improvements that reduce manual effort and increase accuracy for the legal team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to handle end-to-end discovery workflows and experience with legal requests specific to financial services, cryptocurrency, or technology companies.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $123,600 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.

Skills that matter here

• litigation paralegal: This role requires six or more years of experience specifically as a litigation paralegal, managing a significant number of cases across different jurisdictions.
• e-discovery platforms: The paralegal will need to manage end-to-end discovery workflows, including document review and production using e-discovery tools.
• operational processes: A key responsibility is to build or improve processes to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy for the legal team.
• subpoenas, summons, levies, and garnishments: The role involves responding to various third-party legal requests, requiring direct experience with these types of documents.
• financial services, cryptocurrency, or technology companies: Familiarity with litigation in these sectors is preferred, indicating the specific industry context of the legal work.
• generative AI: The paralegal is expected to use generative AI tools responsibly to improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality, while maintaining human oversight.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives on managing complex, high-volume legal dockets with meticulous attention to detail.
• Someone who is proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements within a legal framework.
• An individual with a strong background in discovery workflows and experience handling various third-party legal requests.
• A professional who can effectively collaborate with external legal partners and government agencies while maintaining strict deadlines.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own matter tracking and case file management across a high-volume docket spanning multiple jurisdictions, ensuring all records are accurate and current.
• Execute discovery and trial preparation tasks, including document production, deposition coordination, and exhibit management.
• Build improved processes and tooling to reduce manual effort and support the Litigation team's growing caseload.
• Support the team in responding to subpoenas, summons, levies, garnishments, and other civil third-party requests.
• Drive deadline management by calendaring all case milestones, court dates, and filing deadlines with zero misses.
• Partner with outside counsel and government agencies on case logistics, document exchanges, and scheduling.
• Manage small claims court matters, including preparing filings, coordinating appearances, and tracking case outcomes across applicable jurisdictions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, including direct experience managing case dockets of 50+ matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle discovery workflows end-to-end, including e-discovery platforms, document review, and production.
• Track record of building or improving operational processes that reduced manual effort or increased accuracy for legal teams.
• Experience responding to third-party legal requests such as subpoenas, summons, levies, and garnishments.
• Familiarity with litigation involving financial services, cryptocurrency, or technology companies.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Experience handling small claims court matters, including drafting filings and coordinating court appearances.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $105,000—$123,600 USD.
• Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.