Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal - Trial-Ready Support

LHH; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and firm holidays

CLE, professional development, and CEU

Bar dues and professional membership支

Job summary

LHH is assisting a respected regional law firm in its search for a Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment to join its San Diego office. This role supports attorneys through all phases of labor and employment litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.

The paralegal will serve as a key member of the litigation team, partnering closely with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel to manage complex matters efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Labor and employment litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in both state and federal courts.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, and e-discovery platforms.
• Experience with Trial Director, CaseMap, Everlaw, and similar litigation technologies.
• Ability to learn and adapt to emerging legal technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting labor and employment litigation matters from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Conducting factual investigations and assisting with legal matter analysis.
• Collecting, organizing, reviewing, and analyzing large volumes of documents and electronically stored information (ESI).
• Preparing production sets, including Bates stamping, coordinating privilege reviews, and performing quality control.
• Drafting and coordinating subpoenas and service of process.
• Assisting with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Preparing exhibits, witness binders, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence.
• Managing litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
• Coordinating with court reporters, litigation vendors, and e-discovery providers.
• Supporting courtroom technology and trial presentation logistics.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

eDiscovery

Trial Director

CaseMap

Everlaw

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

eDiscovery platforms

Trial Director

CaseMap

Everlaw

Job description

LHH is assisting a respected regional law firm in its search for a Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment to join its San Diego office. This role supports attorneys through all phases of labor and employment litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.

The paralegal will serve as a key member of the litigation team, partnering closely with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel to manage complex matters efficiently and effectively.