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Posted July 15, 2026
Robert Half

Litigation Paralegal

San Jose, CA 95113, US Remote Temporary
Compensation: $32 to $42 Hourly

Litigation Paralegal – Cite Checking Project (Contract)

Robert Half is seeking multiple full-time Litigation Paralegals for an immediate-start, 4-week remote contract project. We are looking for candidates with recent California litigation experience and strong cite-checking skills to support complex litigation matters. Overtime required as trial approaches.


Responsibilities:

  • Review and cite-check summary judgment motions, Daubert motions, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and expert reports
  • Verify case citations, reporter information, courts, years, and pincites
  • Confirm cited authority supports the propositions referenced
  • Ensure compliance with Bluebook citation standards
  • Validate statutes, regulations, and case law using Westlaw and/or Lexis
  • Compare quotations against original sources for accuracy
  • Identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate citations
  • Perform final quality-control review before filing




Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Recent California litigation experience required
  • Experience supporting complex litigation matters, preferably in federal court
  • Strong legal research and cite-checking skills
  • Proficiency with Westlaw and/or Lexis
  • Experience reviewing substantive motions and briefs
  • Background in Big Law, commercial litigation, class actions, securities litigation, IP litigation, or appellate matters preferred
  • Immediately available to start


Details:

  • Remote Option
  • 4-Week Contract Project
  • Multiple Openings
  • Immediate Start


This role is heavily focused on substantive cite checking and legal authority validation. This role will require overtime as trial approaches.



Compensation

$32.00-$42.00 Hourly

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