Discovery Paralegal

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP (\"F3Law\"); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Job summary

F3 Law in San Diego seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with discovery, eDiscovery, and trial preparation. The role focuses on drafting discovery, gathering information, and managing document review workflows.

You will maintain discovery logs, oversee ESI workflows, prepare privilege logs, and assist with deposition materials. A strong emphasis on organization and communication is required, with supervision by the Office Manager.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion or degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program or post-secondary institution.
• Proficient in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and legal terminology.
• Proficient with computer software applications and relevant office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and serve written discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Gather information from clients and experts to draft discovery responses.
• Maintain master discovery logs and track deadlines.
• Oversee identification, preservation, collection, and processing of ESI.
• Administer legal holds, run searches, and perform quality control checks.

Skills

English grammar

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Diplomacy and discretion

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

DMS

Microsoft Office

Case Lines

Juralaw

Coyote

Job description

About F3 Law

At F3 Law, we believe that a culture of inclusion and belonging, one of embracing and respecting each other's differences, strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. By bringing together different perspectives and lived experiences, we create better solutions and a more dynamic, thoughtful, and effective team.

F3 Law provides essential legal support to schools, colleges and other public entities, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities.

Summary

Under the direction of the Firm attorneys, the paralegal position researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist the Firm attorneys by performing various support duties. Paralegals are encouraged to reach a billable goal of 1200 hours each fiscal year and 720 law firm hours. Paralegals are supervised by the Office Manager.

Responsibilities

Written Discovery & Pleadings

• Draft, format, and serve written discovery requests (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission) and subpoenas.
• Gather information from clients, internal custodians, and subject-matter experts to draft comprehensive discovery responses and objections.
• Maintain master discovery logs to track incoming and outgoing requests, responses, and court production deadlines.

eDiscovery & Data Management (ESI)

• Oversee the identification, preservation, collection, and processing of ESI from custodians (emails, messaging platforms, cloud drives, and physical records).
• Administer legal hold notices, tracking custodian acknowledgments and compliance.
• Utilize eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Logikcull, Ever law) to manage review databases, set up workflows, run search queries, and perform quality control checks.
• Coordinate document productions, ensuring proper formatting, Bates numbering, load file creation, and privilege redactions.

Document Review & Privilege

• Conduct first-pass responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege reviews of document sets.
• Prepare detailed privilege logs specifying withheld documents, redacting sensitive content, and articulating applicable legal privileges.
• Prepare factual chronologies, case summaries, and narrative timelines from produced materials.

Deposition & Trial Preparation

• Assemble deposition exhibits, compile witness binders, and draft deposition outline materials.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and cross-reference testimony with discovery responses and document evidence.
• Assist attorneys in preparing motions to compel or protective orders regarding discovery disputes.

*Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Certificate of completion or degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program or post-secondary institution.
• Proficient in English grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and legal terminology.
• Proficient in skillfully operating computer software applications, including office equipment (e.g., copiers, fax machines, overhead projectors, personal computers, etc.) and relevant software (e.g., DMS, Microsoft Office, Macros, Coyote, Juralaw, Case lines, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to organize and express ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to use diplomacy and discretion when appropriate, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a results orientation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.

F3 Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. F3 Law hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.