Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Complex Cases & Growth

Wilson Elser; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support complex matters with a collaborative local team. This role targets experienced paralegals seeking substantive work, stability, and professional growth in a national firm.

The position offers a hybrid schedule—four days in the office and one remote day per week—along with meaningful professional development and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies required.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (insurance defense preferred).
• Law firm billing experience and understanding of billing practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple cases.
• Experience drafting subpoenas and tracking incoming records.
• Comfortable with legal research tools and case management software.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with attorneys and litigation teams.
• Obtain medical records via authorizations and subpoenas; follow up with providers.
• Organize discovery, case databases, and records charts.
• Issue Open Public Records Requests and conduct background research.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records and treatment chronologies.
• Support depositions and discovery (transcript summaries, document tracking, follow-ups).
• Manage document productions from opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Prepare materials for expert witness review.
• Maintain well-organized, accessible case files.
• Prepare cases for and assist with trials.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Paralegal Certificate or degree

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support complex matters with a collaborative local team. This role targets experienced paralegals seeking substantive work, stability, and professional growth in a national firm.

The position offers a hybrid schedule—four days in the office and one remote day per week—along with meaningful professional development and a generous benefits package.