Paralegal

Atlas Search; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in San Diego seeks an experienced Paralegal (Litigation) to support attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This contract-to-hire role involves managing multiple responsibilities, including preparation of documents, conducting research, and assisting with trial preparation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Westlaw. The position offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days in the office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Paralegal experience, preferably within a litigation environment.
• Experience supporting discovery, document production, and trial preparation.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indexes and chronologies of produced documents.
• Assist with drafting letters, responses to complaints, and settlement agreements.
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the court.

Skills

Strong understanding of law firm procedures

Excellent grammar

Strong research abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Paralegal (Litigation) – Contract-to-Hire

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000

We are partnering with a well‑established litigation law firm in San Diego that is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a team of attorneys and paralegals in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment. This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity offering the chance to join a highly collaborative team that values strong organization, accuracy, and high‑quality legal work.

This role will support litigation matters from discovery through trial preparation and will require someone who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and working in a structured legal environment with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indexes and chronologies of produced documents
• Maintain and update privilege logs
• Assist with discovery including interrogatories, document requests, subpoenas, and document productions
• Organize exhibits for pleadings and court submissions
• Prepare materials for depositions and summarize deposition transcripts
• Coordinate and electronically file pleadings with the court
• Conduct legal and public records research using tools such as Westlaw
• Assist with drafting letters, responses to complaints, and settlement agreements
• Prepare mediation submissions and support trial preparation
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the court
• Assist with e‑discovery searches and document uploads
• Proofread and format legal documents including tables of contents and authorities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Paralegal experience, preferably within a litigation environment
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and court filing requirements
• Experience supporting discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and document formatting skills
• Strong research abilities, including experience with Westlaw and online legal research tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday–Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with limited overtime as needed.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the San Diego office (three days during onboarding and training).

If you are an experienced litigation paralegal looking for a contract‑to‑hire opportunity with a reputable law firm, we would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss the role further.