Litigation Paralegal

Adams-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- in Downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Temporary Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support its growing litigation practice. This role blends substantive paralegal work with legal administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

Fully on-site in Downtown San Diego, you will prepare pleadings, manage electronic filings (OneLegal), maintain attorney calendars, and assist through all phases of litigation, ensuring accurate documents and timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Strong electronic filing experience, preferably with OneLegal.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Excellent organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing through OneLegal
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines
• Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word
• Coordinate service of process and court filings
• Provide backup legal secretary and administrative support as needed
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel

Skills

Litigation experience

OneLegal e-filing

Microsoft Word advanced

Deadline management

Independent work

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

OneLegal

Job description

Salary: USD85000 - USD105000 per year

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 | Downtown San Diego, CA | Fully On-Site

A respected downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Temporary Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling both substantive paralegal responsibilities and legal administrative support.

The firm represents employers and businesses in a variety of matters, including employment law, business litigation, and transactional matters, with a primary focus on defense-side representation.

Schedule

• Fully on-site in Downtown San Diego

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing through OneLegal
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines
• Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word
• Coordinate service of process and court filings
• Provide backup legal secretary and administrative support as needed
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal and/or legal assistant experience
• Strong electronic filing experience, preferably using OneLegal
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Strong litigation calendaring and deadline management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate
• Experience performing both paralegal and legal assistant/secretarial functions
• Employment law or defense-side litigation experience

Top Priorities

• E-Filing Experience (preferably OneLegal)
• Advanced Microsoft Word Skills
• Experience with Pleadings, Discovery, and Litigation Calendaring