Litigation Paralegal

LHH; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Continued education support

Bar dues support

Job summary

LHH is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join its San Diego, California office. The role supports attorneys in all phases of labor and employment litigation, collaborating with clients, vendors, and court personnel to manage complex matters efficiently.

Key duties include trial preparation, e-discovery, and managing critical documents. Minimum 5 years of experience and ABA-approved certification required;Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.
• Experience in labor and employment litigation preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, and e-discovery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment litigation matters from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Conduct factual investigations and assist with legal matter analysis.
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze large volumes of documents and ESI.
• Prepare production sets with Bates stamping, privilege reviews, and QC.
• Draft and coordinate subpoenas and service of process.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare exhibits, witness binders, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing.
• Coordinate with court reporters, litigation vendors, and e-discovery providers.
• Support courtroom technology and trial presentation logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Adaptability to AI-enabled tools

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

e-discovery platforms

Trial Director

CaseMap

Everlaw

Job description

LHH is assisting a respected regional law firm in its search for a Litigation Paralegal to join its San Diego, California office. This role supports attorneys through all phases of labor and employment litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings. The paralegal will serve as a key member of the litigation team, partnering closely with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel to manage complex matters efficiently and effectively.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment litigation matters in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting labor and employment litigation matters from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings
• Conducting factual investigations and assisting with legal matter analysis
• Collecting, organizing, reviewing, and analyzing large volumes of documents and electronically stored information (ESI)
• Preparing production sets, including Bates stamping, coordinating privilege reviews, and performing quality control
• Drafting and coordinating subpoenas and service of process
• Assisting with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Preparing exhibits, witness binders, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence
• Managing litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements
• Coordinating with court reporters, litigation vendors, and e-discovery providers
• Supporting courtroom technology and trial presentation logistics

This role is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal seeking:

• Exposure to sophisticated labor and employment litigation matters
• Meaningful involvement in trial preparation and courtroom support
• A collaborative legal team environment
• Long-term professional growth within an established law firm platform
• Hands-on experience with advanced litigation and e-discovery technologies
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on high-impact cases

Compensation & Benefits Snapshot

• Pay Rate: $36.00-$60.00
• Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• CLE, professional development, and continuing education support
• Bar dues and relevant professional membership support, where applicable

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Labor and employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience in both state and federal courts
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, and e-discovery platforms
• Experience with Trial Director, CaseMap, Everlaw, and similar litigation technologies
• Ability to learn and adapt to emerging legal technology and AI-enabled tools
• Strong organizational, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers