Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This role supports litigation attorneys as a Litigation Paralegal in a primarily remote position with no regular in-office attendance requirement. The work is based in San Diego, CA.

The legal team handles civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction defect, and other complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with:
  • Propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders
  • Preparing motions, including supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders
• Support trial preparation, including:
  • Coordinating witnesses and travel
  • Organizing trial exhibits
  • Preparing trial notebooks
  • Handling 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 with attorneys across experience levels as part of a team
• Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum 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)
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

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: $700–$1,700
• 401(k) program with company match:
  • 100% match on the first 3% contributed
  • 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
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

San Diego, CA (primarily remote; no regular in-office attendance requirement)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

No recruiters/agencies.