Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in San Diego, CA seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with litigation preparation, research, discovery, and case management. You will draft, organize, and proofread pleadings and contracts, and manage large volumes of documents.

The role requires strong research and writing skills, familiarity with litigation processes, and proficiency in MS Office and legal software. On-site collaboration with a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or qualifying degree from an ABA-approved program or post-secondary institution.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and document preparation skills.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, and case file management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management or case management software.
• Experience with Juralaw, Coyote, Logikcull, CaseLines, or comparable legal software is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage competing priorities.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal support environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation preparation, legal research, discovery, and case management.
• Draft, proofread, and organize pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Research statutes, case law, regulations, and legal precedents to support ongoing matters.
• Assist with preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Organize exhibits, records, evidence, and large volumes of case documents.
• Investigate case facts and help attorneys evaluate relevant legal issues.
• Maintain electronic case files, document management systems, and case tracking records.
• Assist with transactional documents, including leases, agreements, and closing materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to ensure matters progress efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Document preparation

Litigation procedures

Discovery

Case management

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Education

Paralegal certificate or ABA-approved degree

Tools

Juralaw

Coyote

Logikcull

CaseLines

Job description

Pay: $42.00 - $55.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, collaborative law firm where your contributions make a meaningful difference.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on interesting litigation and transactional matters.
• Enjoy reasonable billable hour expectations and opportunities to earn annual billable hour bonuses.
• Receive comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing and matching contributions.
• Build your legal expertise through a variety of responsibilities, including legal research, document drafting, discovery, and case preparation.
• Become part of a supportive, inclusive team that values initiative, teamwork, and professional growth.

Location: San Diego, CA. This is an on-site opportunity where you'll collaborate closely with attorneys and legal professionals in a welcoming, team-oriented office environment.

Note: Candidates must have a qualifying paralegal certificate or degree and a strong foundation in legal research, legal document preparation, and case organization. Prior litigation or general paralegal experience is highly valued. We're interested in candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting multiple legal matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established law firm committed to delivering thoughtful legal solutions while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace. Our attorneys and legal professionals work together on meaningful matters that require care, precision, and sound judgment. We value professionalism, diverse perspectives, and the important contributions of our support team.

Job Description

• Support attorneys with litigation preparation, legal research, discovery, and case management.
• Draft, proofread, and organize pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Research statutes, case law, regulations, and legal precedents to support ongoing matters.
• Assist with preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Organize exhibits, records, evidence, and large volumes of case documents.
• Investigate case facts and help attorneys evaluate relevant legal issues.
• Maintain electronic case files, document management systems, and case tracking records.
• Assist with transactional documents, including leases, agreements, and closing materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to ensure matters progress efficiently.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or qualifying degree from an ABA-approved program or post-secondary institution.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and document preparation skills.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, and case file management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management or case management software.
• Experience with Juralaw, Coyote, Logikcull, CaseLines, or comparable legal software is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage competing priorities.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal support environment is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe excellent legal work starts with a team that feels supported and appreciated. You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, work with knowledgeable attorneys, and contribute to meaningful cases in a professional, welcoming environment.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a collaborative culture, this is an exciting place to continue building your paralegal career.

JPC-2911

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance