Litigation Paralegal - San Diego (DH)

LHH; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual performance-based bonus

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contribution and匹

Paid time off and sick leave

Opportunity to join growing team

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing litigation-focused law firm in San Diego to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters and support attorneys across all phases of case management.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in litigation, strong organizational and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management.
• Experience handling discovery and subpoenas.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.
• Draft and manage written discovery, document productions, and litigation correspondence.
• Prepare chronologies, factual summaries, and case-related reports.
• Conduct document review and assist with e-discovery projects.
• Coordinate subpoenas, records collection, witness files, and deposition preparation.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and litigation databases.
• Support mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation efforts.
• Track billable and non-billable time accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

DISCO

Logikcull

Concordance

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Location: San Diego, California
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite following onboarding)
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing litigation-focused law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its San Diego team. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters, collaborate closely with attorneys, and play a meaningful role in all phases of case management.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive litigation professional who can independently manage substantive responsibilities while supporting a busy and collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.

• Draft and manage written discovery, document productions, and litigation correspondence.

• Prepare chronologies, factual summaries, and case-related reports.

• Conduct document review and assist with e-discovery projects.

• Coordinate subpoenas, records collection, witness files, and deposition preparation.

• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and litigation databases.

• Support mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation efforts.

• Track billable and non-billable time accurately and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience; candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply.

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management practices.

• Experience handling discovery, document production, subpoenas, and legal document review.

• Exceptional organizational, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Employment litigation experience.

• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO, Logikcull, Concordance, or similar tools.

• Trial preparation and trial support experience.

• Familiarity with legal research tools and public-record research.

• Experience mentoring or coordinating workflow among legal support staff.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Medical and dental insurance.

• 401(k) with employer contribution and matching.

• Paid time off and sick leave.

• Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative litigation team.

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Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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