Litigation Paralegal

Downtown San Diego, CA
Salary: Up to $90,000 annually DOE | Full-Time | Hybrid (After Training Period)

About the Opportunity

A well-established downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice handling a diverse caseload, including employment litigation, probate litigation, real estate disputes, construction defect matters, business litigation, healthcare litigation, and data privacy/cybersecurity matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with attorneys, and has strong trial preparation and e-discovery experience.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Salary: Up to $90,000 annually, depending on experience
• Minimum 1,200 annual billable hours
• Fully onsite during the first six months of employment
• Hybrid schedule available after onboarding (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to discovery requests in pending litigation matters
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files and litigation documents
• Review, analyze, and prepare documents for production
• Draft Judicial Council forms and other court filings
• Prepare and respond to subpoenas
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including:
  • Organizing deposition exhibits
  • Managing exhibits during remote depositions
  • Summarizing deposition transcripts
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of trial preparation
• Manage e-discovery processes, including document review and production
• Track court deadlines and litigation calendars
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel
• Utilize case management, document management, and litigation support software

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal or litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and Superior Court processes
• Trial preparation experience
• Experience managing discovery and document-intensive litigation matters
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High degree of professionalism and attention to detail

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
• Experience supporting employment, probate, real estate, business litigation, or construction defect matters
• E-discovery experience, preferably using Disco
• Experience with iManage document management software

Top Three Qualifications

1. 5+ years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience
2. Trial preparation experience
3. E-discovery experience, preferably with Disco

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Has strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Is comfortable working closely with attorneys in a collaborative environment
• Can confidently navigate California civil litigation procedures
• Has experience reviewing large volumes of documents and summarizing depositions
• Brings a proactive, team-oriented approach to supporting complex litigation matters

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (PPO and HMO options)
• Dependent and domestic partner coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Cancer Guardian coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial & Professional Growth

• Employer-funded retirement plan
• 401(k) participation

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.