Dynamic Litigation Paralegal – Labor & Employment (Hybrid)

Decker Jones, P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP in San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the Labor & Employment Practice from intake through trial. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will manage document review, ESI, deposition preparation, exhibit management and trial-ready materials, coordinate with attorneys, court reporters, and vendors, and help ensure timely

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw.
• Experience with Trial Director, CaseMap, Everlaw, and other litigation tools.
• 5+ years of labor and employment litigation paralegal experience.
• Ability to learn emerging legal tech and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of labor and employment litigation case management from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Conduct factual investigations and analysis.
• Collect, review, organize and analyze large volumes of documents and electronically stored information (ESI).
• Prepare documents for production, including Bates-stamping, privilege review coordination and quality control.
• Draft, coordinate and manage service of subpoenas.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trial.
• Prepare exhibits, witness binders, demonstratives and other trial-related materials.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines and docketing in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Coordinate with court reporters, vendors and e-discovery providers as needed.
• Support trial preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit management and courtroom technology setup.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

e-discovery platforms

Trial Director

CaseMap

Everlaw

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP in San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the Labor & Employment Practice from intake through trial. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will manage document review, ESI, deposition preparation, exhibit management and trial-ready materials, coordinate with attorneys, court reporters, and vendors, and help ensure timely