Hybrid Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Research

Peabody & Buccini LLP; Encinitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody & Buccini LLP, a California-based litigation firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, including expert retention, discovery, and trial preparation.

The role includes drafting and formatting documents, organizing case files and exhibits, managing deadlines and court calendars, and coordinating with experts, courts, and opposing counsel. A California paralegal certificate is required; prior state court experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil litigation matters.
• Strong drafting and formatting of pleadings and motions.
• Ability to manage case files, deadlines, and court calendars.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities.
• Obtain records and depositions via subpoena; coordinate with experts, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Draft and format legal documents and pleadings; organize case files and exhibits.
• Manage deadlines and court calendars; coordinate communications with experts and trial teams.
• Conduct legal research and assist with pleadings and motions; prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Document management systems

Job description

Peabody & Buccini LLP, a California-based litigation firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, including expert retention, discovery, and trial preparation.

The role includes drafting and formatting documents, organizing case files and exhibits, managing deadlines and court calendars, and coordinating with experts, courts, and opposing counsel. A California paralegal certificate is required; prior state court experience preferred.