Discovery Paralegal

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (F3 Law); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

F3 Law seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with discovery, eDiscovery, and document review. You will draft and serve discovery requests, gather information from clients and experts, and maintain detailed logs to track deadlines.

Responsibilities include identifying, preserving, collecting, and processing ESI, using Relativity, Nuix, Everlaw, and other tools. Collaboration with teams and clients is essential, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion or degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Proficient in English grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and legal terminology.
• Proficient with office software and legal applications (DMS, Microsoft Office, Macros, Coyote, Juralaw, CaseLines).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving with a results orientation.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and serve written discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Gather information from clients and experts to draft comprehensive discovery responses.
• Maintain master discovery logs and track deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Everlaw

Juralaw

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.

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

• 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.