Litigation Paralegal

Downtown San Diego | Civil Litigation
Up to $44/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week)

An established downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy Civil Litigation practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who brings strong e-discovery experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a calm, grounded presence to a fast-paced legal environment.

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and the civil litigation team, managing discovery, trial preparation, and litigation support from inception through trial.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• 30-minute lunch break

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to discovery in pending civil litigation matters
• Organize, analyze, and manage large volumes of documents for review and production
• Utilize e-discovery platforms (preferably DISCO)
• Draft Judicial Council forms and other court-related filings
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including exhibits and remote deposition support
• Summarize deposition transcripts
• Support all aspects of trial preparation
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, firm staff, clients, vendors, and third parties
• Maintain accurate time entries and manage litigation-related deadlines
• Use and manage software applications including word processing, document management systems, spreadsheets, databases, e-discovery tools, and forms programs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of solid civil litigation experience (required)
• Working knowledge of general legal concepts, terminology, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in law firm practice groups
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and emotional maturity
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and sound judgment

Preferred Experience

• E-discovery software experience, preferably DISCO
• Document management systems experience, preferably iManage
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate (strongly preferred)

Compensation

• Up to $44 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits & Perks

The firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including both traditional and unique law firm perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO & HMO options)
• Dependent coverage, including domestic partners
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• 401(k) participation
• Paid parking or transit stipend
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cancer Guardian
• Aflac
• Pet Health Insurance

Top Qualities We're Seeking

1. Strong e-discovery experience (DISCO preferred) and at least 5 years of civil litigation experience
2. Exceptional attention to detail and reliability in follow-through
3. Emotional maturity and a grounded, professional demeanor