Paralegal

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP ("MHS") is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation. Based in Atlanta, with additional offices in San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orange County, and Sacramento, MHS litigates labor and employment matters on behalf of all of its clients, including several national employers. MHS is seeking an experienced full-time Paralegal for our San Diego office (currently located in Carlsbad, but relocating to Rancho Bernardo in 2026). The Paralegal position is a member of a team of attorneys and staff that assist with our labor and employment defense and business litigation work. The Paralegal will be responsible, with attorney supervision, for various aspects of assigned cases. Key Responsibilities Managing case files, including threatened litigation, and litigation matters. Corresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel. Managing document productions. Preparing, revising, and formatting pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents. Researching applicable case law, court rules, statutes, and ordinances. Knowledge of California Federal and Court procedures. Filing in both California federal and state courts. Assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings. Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys. Responsible for recording personal billable time. Benefits Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Competitive salary Year-end bonus 401(k) employer matching Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time-off Referral program Wage Range: $31.25 -$42.31 / hourly depending on experience. Qualifications Prior legal experience necessary; employment law background is a plus. Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate High-quality level of customer service, professionalism, and interpersonal skills (oral and written) as the role requires various interactions with attorneys, courts and administrative agencies, local and opposing counsel, as well as firm clients. Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) software and ability to create, edit, modify, redact, and protect pdf files. Preferred past experience working in California Federal Court Experience with document management software – NetDocuments knowledge is a plus. Must be self-motivated and proactive. Attention to detail. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP