Senior Litigation Paralegal

D3 Search; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Parking onsite

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

D3 Search is seeking a Sr. Litigation Paralegal for its AMLAW-ranked full-service practice in San Diego, CA (92130).

This full-time, direct-hire role is non-exempt (OT eligible under CA law) and involves partnering with attorneys to manage complex cases, conduct research, and prepare court-ready documents. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of litigation experience, trial exposure, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Litigation.
• Experience managing discovery requests, responses, and document production.
• Trial experience required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation cases and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and edit court-ready documents and factual analyses.
• Conduct in-depth research and provide insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Mentor junior paralegals and staff; support case life-cycle management.

Skills

Trial experience

Case management

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Research and analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

D3 Search is seeking a Snr. Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a prominent AMLAW ranked full-service law practice with a long-standing office located in San Diego, CA (92130).

Snr. Litigation Paralegal

Employment Status

Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT eligible in accordance w/ CA laws).

Employer Work Model

Top ranked global AMLAW practice seeks Snr. Litigation Paralegal to join its growing office located in San Diego (92130). In this dynamic Snr. Litigation Paralegal role, you’ll partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrate insight into legal procedures, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments. From conducting in-depth research to preparing court-ready documents, your contributions will play a key role in achieving successful outcomes.

• Apply broad set of knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrating insight into legal procedures, project management, cost efficiencies, and collaborative skills; effectively identify, promote, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments.
• Manage complex cases; develop relationships, internally and externally, to gather data and information and to create networks of relevant resources and services.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize assignments appropriately; determine and implement effective organizational and procedural methods.
• Review and analyze documents and data, perform procedural and factual research with understanding of client, matter, and business needs; provide insightful analysis, recommendations, and solutions to further case objectives.
• Create and maintain, or oversee maintenance of, files, documents, and data.
• Prepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analyses.
• Mentorship of junior paralegals and staff.
• Strong case management and case life-cycle skills.
• Proactive client engagement, communication, and relationship management with client contracts.
• Research to be conducted using tools, platforms, and databases approved or provided by the client.
• Review, analysis, and summarization of client generated materials.
• Engaging in developing shared knowledge resources, reference materials, and best practices for the broader product liability team.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Litigation required
• Trial experience
• Significant experience in managing discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet client and business demands
• Willingness to travel as required

Annual 1650 hrs. target.

Starting annual salary is up to 169K~DOQ. Employer offers a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, flex hybrid 3/2 work model, annual reviews & lucrative bonuses, etc.

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.