Litigation Paralegal

Legal Ease LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Ease LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join our downtown San Diego team. This hybrid role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, document management, deposition coordination, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of court filing procedures. A Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved) is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in paralegal litigation required.
• Proficient in Lexis, Westlaw and e-filing procedures.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required; BA preferred.
• Experience with court rules and discovery management urged.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery and subpoenas.
• Manage case files, court filings, service of process, and calendars.
• Coordinate discovery, document review, production and tracking.
• Prepare deposition notices and coordinate depositions.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other platforms.
• Maintain databases, discovery logs, and document management systems.
• Assist with trial prep: binders, exhibits, witness lists, and courtroom support.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and internal deadlines.

Skills

Paralegal litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Trial experience

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Relativity

EDGAR

Microsoft Office

Clio

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Our client is looking for a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years to join their wonderful firm located in downtown San Diego. This role is hybrid. Ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of litigation by managing case files, preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and trial experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage case files, court filings, service of process, and litigation calendars.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Prepare deposition notices, coordinate depositions, and organize exhibits and witness files.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other legal research platforms.
• Maintain case databases, discovery logs, and document management systems.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and courtroom support.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, scheduling orders, and internal deadlines.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of paralegal litigation experience.
• Proficiency with Lexis, Westlaw, Relativity, EDGAR, Microsoft Office, Clio and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and document management skills.