Litigation Paralegal

gpac; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of civil litigation in a fast-paced law firm in San Diego, CA.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience, strong knowledge of litigation procedures, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software. ABA preferred; eligible for competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• ABA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document review, organization, and responses.
• Coordinate filings, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case files and litigation calendars.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial materials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Assist with legal research and case preparation.
• Manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Education

ABA preferred

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Posting: Litigation Paralegal

Location: [Location]

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Civil Litigation

Litigation Paralegal Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all stages of civil litigation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents
• Assist with discovery, including document review, organization, and responses
• Coordinate filings, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Maintain case files and litigation calendars
• Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial materials
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed
• Assist with legal research and case preparation
• Manage multiple cases and competing deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation matters
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• ABA preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.