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
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities
• Professional development and training programs

Office Culture & Perks

• Free parking or monthly transit stipend
• Complimentary onsite gym membership
• Firm-sponsored social events and outings
• Collaborative and supportive team environment