Litigation Paralegal

Overview

An experienced Litigation Paralegal is needed to support civil litigation matters in a primarily remote role with a San Diego, CA team. This position assists trial attorneys on complex insurance defense and civil litigation cases, with no regular in-office attendance requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with discovery, including:
  • Propounding and responding to interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production
  • Subpoenas
  • Preparation of deposition binders
• Support motion practice by preparing supporting documents and exhibits, including preparation of hearing binders
• Manage trial preparation, including:
  • Coordination of witnesses and travel
  • Trial exhibits and charts
  • Trial notebook
  • Subpoenas and page lines
• Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and medical billings
• Calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
• Collaborate as part of a team across different levels of experience
• Conduct routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with litigation in the state of California is required
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills (listening, verbal, and written)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $30–$45/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Annual bonus for paralegals: $250–$3,000
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Paid parental leave at base pay rate
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate

Location

San Diego, CA. Primarily remote work with no regular in-office attendance requirement.

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies
• Equal Opportunity Employer