Entry-Level Paralegal — Launch Your Litigation Career

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MoFo, Morrison & Foerster, is hiring an entry-level paralegal to join our Litigation team in San Diego. This role offers a front-row seat to high-stakes matters and hands-on experience supporting attorneys from case inception through trial.

You will build foundational knowledge of litigation procedures, manage documents and deadlines, assist with eDiscovery, filings, and research, and develop skills for law school and future advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong academic record.
• Ability to work efficiently under direct supervision while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sense of accountability, with the ability to take ownership of assignments from start to finish.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in written and organizational work.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of litigation procedures while developing proficiency with legal technology and firm systems.
• Follow established procedures and instructions to deliver high-quality work, while learning to identify resources that improve efficiency.
• Apply strong organizational skills to manage workflow, documents, and deadlines across matters, teams, and departments.
• Identify issues as they arise and collaborate with attorneys and staff to help resolve problems effectively.
• Assist in all phases of litigation—from case inception through trial or resolution—including document collection, review, and production.
• Coordinate case documents and electronic discovery, working closely with the firm’s eDiscovery Resource Management team.
• Support court filings and depositions by proofreading, cite-checking, Bluebook verification, preparing exhibits, subpoenas, and summaries.
• Contribute to factual and legal research, witness and evidence tracking and trial preparation and logistics, including attending trial as needed.
• Assist Senior Paralegals with research heavy-tasks and overall case support.
• Proactive client engagement, communication, and relationship management with client contracts.
• Research to be conducted using tools, platforms, and databases approved or provided by the client.
• Review, analysis, and summarization of client-generated materials.
• Interest in product liability a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

MoFo, Morrison & Foerster, is hiring an entry-level paralegal to join our Litigation team in San Diego. This role offers a front-row seat to high-stakes matters and hands-on experience supporting attorneys from case inception through trial.

You will build foundational knowledge of litigation procedures, manage documents and deadlines, assist with eDiscovery, filings, and research, and develop skills for law school and future advancement.