Litigation Paralegal

Bedsore.Law; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on经验

Unlimited PTO

Health Insurance Stipend

Meaningful cases and mentorship

Job summary

Bedsore.Law is expanding its litigation team in San Diego with a hybrid, part-time Paralegal position. The firm focuses on elder neglect, abuse, and serious injuries, offering meaningful work and the chance to impact vulnerable populations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency in drafting pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery, with exposure to Filevine a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation experience (personal injury, medical malpractice, or elder abuse preferred).
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery, and pre-trial documents.
• Proficient in case management software; Filevine experience a plus.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and dependable.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing deadlines and calendaring for multiple attorneys.
• Committed to helping vulnerable populations and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation calendar accurately and timely.
• Support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from intake to trial.
• Draft and manage discovery, including responses, subpoenas, and medical record summaries.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and document logs.
• Handle court filings, coordinate service, and track deadlines across jurisdictions.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and pre-trial filings.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Pleadings drafting

Subpoenas drafting

Discovery management

Case management software (Filevine)

Organized

Strong writing & communication

Deadline calendaring

Advocacy for vulnerable populations

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Bedsore.Law is growing and seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, Paralegal to join our litigation team. This is a hybrid position.

We are a national trial firm focused exclusively on holding nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities accountable for elder neglect, abuse, and serious injuries—especially pressure injury (bedsore) cases. Our team is passionate, focused, and relentless in the pursuit of justice. If you’re a sharp, independent paralegal who wants to make an impact in a mission-driven environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Location:

San Diego, CA. This is a hybrid contract part time position with at least 2-3 days in the office each week.

Who You Are:

• A paralegal with at least 3 years of litigation experience (personal injury, medical malpractice, or elder abuse preferred)
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, subpoenas, discovery, and pre-trial documents
• Comfortable using case management software (experience with Filevine is a plus)
• Extremely organized, self-motivated, and dependable
• Strong writer and communicator, with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in managing deadlines, calendaring, and supporting multiple attorneys
• Committed to helping vulnerable populations and ensuring accountability

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the litigation calendar accurately and timely
• Support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from intake to trial
• Draft and manage discovery, including responses, subpoenas, and medical record summaries
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and document logs
• Handle court filings, coordinate service, and track deadlines across jurisdictions
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed
• Assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and pre-trial filings

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience, plus bonuses
• Unlimited PTO
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Opportunity to work on meaningful cases that make a difference
• Training and mentorship in a specialized and growing national litigation practice