Overview
A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Carlsbad office. While prior litigation-focused paralegal experience is preferred, applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote opportunities, may be available for successful candidates.
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other professional staff.
- Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, conducting factual and legal research, reviewing and analyzing documents, and supporting preparations for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Review, gather, and organize client documents from production through discovery.
- Research, organize, and summarize records to assist in data gathering, including managing information and documents in databases.
- Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
- Support trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and vendor requests, and providing live trial support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in litigation support and case management.
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and manage multiple cases while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Experience drafting and organizing discovery, including written discovery and document production.
- Experience preparing for and assisting at trial.
- Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Experience with litigation support software such as Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable platforms.
- Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $45,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on skills, training, experience, and location.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Disability, Parental Leave, and Life Insurance.
Location
Carlsbad, California office with potential hybrid and remote work options.
Additional Information
This position is open to candidates of all experience levels. The employer is an equal opportunity organization. No recruiter emails or telephone calls will be accepted.