Litigation Paralegal

Higgs Fletcher & Mack; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

On-site gym

Lounge access

Transportation allowance

Continuing education

Job summary

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP in San Diego seeks a skilled Paralegal to support tort and employment cases, including intake, discovery, and trial preparation. This role requires five years of experience in employment law or civil litigation and strong organizational and writing abilities.

You will work with iManage, Westlaw, and other firm platforms, maintain case files, coordinate witnesses, and draft pleadings and discovery documents—while upholding discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in employment law or civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and employment law principles.
• Strong administrative skills and close attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and effective communication with clients and co-workers.
• Proficiency in legal software such as iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and/or other comparable programs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong understanding of state and federal civil procedure, including local rules, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
• Reviews, organizes, and maintains employment-related records, personnel documents, and investigation materials
• Coordinates expert witnesses, manages communication, and supports development of expert reports and testimony
• Drafts pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, declarations, discovery responses, and professional correspondence
• Prepares written discovery, outlines, deposition materials, exhibit binders, and document production sets
• Manages subpoenas, deposition scheduling, witness coordination, and related calendaring
• Maintains organized case files and manages electronic documents using Eclipse and other firm platforms
• Provides administrative assistance including scanning, emailing, formatting, and organizing legal materials
• Communicates professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, and opposing counsel to support case progress
• Conducts factual research, gathers records, and compiles information relevant to tort and employment matters

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Compulaw

Forms Workflow

Westlaw

Job description

Founded in 1939, Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP is one of San Diego's most established and respected full-service law firms. With more than 70 attorneys across 20+ practice areas, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout California. Known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and client service, Higgs Fletcher & Mack combines the depth and expertise of a large law firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. We foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, diversity, and community involvement, giving employees the chance to build rewarding careers while contributing to meaningful client outcomes and lasting community impact.

The Paralegal will provide comprehensive support across tort and employment cases, including intake, investigation, discovery, trial preparation, and ongoing case management. This position requires strong organization, excellent writing skills, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong understanding of state and federal civil procedure, including local rules, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
• Reviews, organizes, and maintains employment-related records, personnel documents, and investigation materials
• Coordinates expert witnesses, manages communication, and supports development of expert reports and testimony
• Drafts pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, declarations, discovery responses, and professional correspondence
• Prepares written discovery, outlines, deposition materials, exhibit binders, and document production sets
• Manages subpoenas, deposition scheduling, witness coordination, and related calendaring
• Maintains organized case files and manages electronic documents using Eclipse and other firm platforms
• Provides administrative assistance including scanning, emailing, formatting, and organizing legal materials
• Communicates professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, and opposing counsel to support case progress
• Conducts factual research, gathers records, and compiles information relevant to tort and employment matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Minimum of five years of experience in employment law or civil litigation
• Strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and employment law principles
• Strong administrative skills and close attention to detail
• Professional appearance and effective communication with clients and co-workers
• Proficiency in legal software such as iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and/or other comparable programs is a must

Job Type: Full-time

Anticipated Base Salary: $80,000.00-$110,000.00

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers' room, and more!
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs