Litigation Paralegal

Synectics Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Labor & Employment Practice Group from inception through trial.

This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will handle pleadings, discovery, and case management, coordinate deadlines, prepare trial materials, and collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure accurate,

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably within a labor & employment practice.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and case management.
• Experience supporting cases from inception through trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with legal technology, document management systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with all phases of labor and employment litigation.
• Assist with case management from initial intake through trial.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, exhibits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, document review, and production.
• Coordinate case deadlines, calendars, filings, and litigation schedules.
• Organize and maintain case files and documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Conduct legal and factual research as requested.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Handle multiple cases and priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Detail-oriented

Independent yet collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Legal technology

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in the San Diego office. This position will support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial, involving a broad range of labor and employment matters.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in the San Diego office. This position will support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial, involving a broad range of labor and employment matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with all phases of labor and employment litigation.
• Assist with case management from initial intake through trial.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, exhibits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, document review, and production.
• Coordinate case deadlines, calendars, filings, and litigation schedules.
• Organize and maintain case files and documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Conduct legal and factual research as requested.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Handle multiple cases and priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably within a labor & employment practice.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and case management.
• Experience supporting cases from inception through trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with legal technology, document management systems, and Microsoft Office.