Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal - San Diego, CA

A premier civil litigation firm based in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation matters and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, top-tier benefits, a great location, and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, discovery, record summaries and subpoenas
• Conduct and research facts to prepare case accordingly
• Prepare summaries and organize document files for discovery and trial
• Research and analyze legal resources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, etc
• Provide case management and organization from inception; discovery, trial and post-trial support. Review and analyze documents for production
• Prepare and process pre-trial and document subpoenas and coordinate complex discovery on cases
• Direct, coordinate activities of legal secretaries, records clerks, and services clerk on complex projects
• Record billable time on client matters
• Coordination of delivery of records to various interested parties including co-counsel and experts

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in civil litigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• eDiscovery experience is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and OneDrive.
• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure.
• Expertise in motions, discovery, evidence, and court rules.
• Highly organized, with the ability to handle a high caseload.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and professional.
• Strong communication skills with clients and co-workers.

To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at View email address on click.appcast.io or call/text View phone number on click.appcast.io. All communication will be kept highly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.