Litigation Paralegal - SD

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

A highly regarded, collaborative mid-size law firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its San Diego office. This position supports a busy litigation team and offers meaningful exposure, collaboration across offices, and long-term career development.

Work Location & Schedule
This role is 100% in-office, five days per week , in the downtown San Diego office.

Compensation
The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually , based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, finalize, and manage litigation documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Support all phases of discovery, including preparing requests and responses, summarizing depositions, and organizing document productions
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating logistics
• Maintain case files, track court deadlines, and manage case chronologies
• Conduct legal and factual research related to litigation matters
• Provide ongoing litigation support to attorneys in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5+ years law firm experience is required
• California filing experience required
• Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Comfortable collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and teams across multiple offices
• Litigation-focused background
• iManage document management experience
• Familiarity with Elite 3E
• Creating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Trial preparation experience (e.g., preparing trial binders and exhibits;

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (details provided upon eligibility)

California Fair Chance Act Notice

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable California or federal law.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.