Litigation Paralegal

Integr8staff; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff seeks a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to support the healthcare litigation practice through all phases of the litigation lifecycle—from case inception and pleadings to post-trial proceedings and appellate filings. This is an exciting career opportunity with a leading firm to join a dynamic team in San Diego.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, ABA-approved certification, strong docketing and document management skills, and the ability to handle complex e-discovery, deadlines,

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience in a law firm.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification is required.
• Ability to self-manage projects and monitor discovery and filing deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation and trial procedures, including federal, state, and appellate rules nationwide.
• Experience with voluminous document productions and e-discovery.
• Familiarity with Superior, Federal, and U.S. District Courts rules.
• Billing requirement of 1600 hours per year.
• Minimal domestic travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with the team.
• Double checks work before presenting attorneys for review and before filing.
• Support litigation attorneys through all phases of the lifecycle including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and support, post-trial proceedings, and appellate filings.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service, including advanced documents (e.g. complaint, motion for summary judgment, sealed documents).
• Conduct fact investigation and development, analysis and document/file management.
• Support trial efforts by coordinating collection and preparation of trial exhibits and documents.
• Attend trial proceedings to provide on-site support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Must be available during core business hours; overtime, evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Deadline management

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree or some college

Tools

TrueFiling

Relativity TextMap

CaseMap

PageVault

Job description

Job Title –Litigation Paralegal

Company Location – San Diego, CA

Hybrid 3 days a week onsite

Direct Hire, Non-Exempt

Salary $100k-150k, DOE

Job Summary of the Litigation Paralegal position

Integr8staff seeks a seasoned Litigation Paralegal support the healthcare litigation practice through all phases of the litigation lifecycle; from case inception and pleadings to post-trial proceedings, and appellate filings. This is a exciting career opportunity to join one of North America’s most admired and prized firms to work for.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal position

• Communicates regularly with the team.
• Double checks work before presenting attorneys for review and again before sending or filing.
• Support litigation attorneys through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from case inception and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and support, post-trial proceedings, and appellate filings.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service, including advanced documents (e.g. complaint, motion for summary judgment, documents under seal).
• Conduct fact investigation and development, analysis and document and file management.
• Support trial efforts as needed, including assisting attorneys by coordinating the collection and preparation of trial exhibits, files, and all other supporting documents.
• Attend trial proceedings to provide on-site support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

Requirements of the Litigation Paralegal position

• A t least 4-7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience working in a law firm.
• An ABA-approved paralegal certification is required.
• Ability to self-manage projects and monitor discovery and filing deadlines to ensure completion of pending projects and compliance with statutory pre-trial deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation and trial procedures, as well as familiarity with federal, state, and appellate court rules and procedures nationwide
• Experience with voluminous document productions and e-discovery.
• Working knowledge of Superior, Federal, and U.S. District Courts rules and procedures.
• Experience with TrueFiling, Relativity TextMap, CaseMap, PageVault, or other document management system is preferred
• Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Billing requirement of 1600 hours per year.
• A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
• Minimal domestic travel may be required to other SMRH offices and trials, up to 10%.

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidateswill be considered- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.