Paralegal

Overview

An experienced Litigation Paralegal is needed for the Carlsbad office. Prior litigation-focused paralegal experience is preferred, but candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Flexible options may be available for successful candidates, including hybrid and remote opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff.
• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, performing 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 as needed to support data gathering, including organizing information and documents in databases.
• Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
• Assist with trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in litigation support and case management.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage multiple cases while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• 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 the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior litigation-focused paralegal experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Yearly salary range: $45,000–$100,000.
• The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range based on relevant skills, training, and experience, including the location where the position is filled.
• Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance

Location

Carlsbad office (flexible options may be available, including hybrid and remote opportunities).