Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

Dcbar; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career development

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP in San Diego seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support its Labor & Employment practice. The role covers case management from inception to trial, working with attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a ABA-approved certificate, and proficiency with MS Office, Westlaw and e-discovery tools, with strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid work in San Diego is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in labor and employment.
• Strong experience handling matters in both state and federal courts.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw and e-discovery platforms.
• Extensive technology experience with Trial Director, CaseMap, Everlaw and other litigation support tools.
• Ability to learn and work with emerging legal technology and artificial intelligence applications.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

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

Litigation experience

Labor & Employment

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

eDiscovery platforms

Trial Director

CaseMap

Everlaw

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP in San Diego seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support its Labor & Employment practice. The role covers case management from inception to trial, working with attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a ABA-approved certificate, and proficiency with MS Office, Westlaw and e-discovery tools, with strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid work in San Diego is offered.