Senior Litigation Paralegal

Considine Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation team in San Diego. You will partner with attorneys and paralegals to manage complex cases, draft court-ready documents, and support e-discovery and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has seven years of litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. This role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to travel and handle deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage discovery requests and document production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to manage complex cases and use technologies to increase efficiency.
• Develop relationships to gather data and resources for case work.
• Prioritize multiple projects and implement effective organizational methods.
• Review and analyze documents, conduct research, and provide insights to support case objectives.
• Create and maintain files, documents, and data.
• Prepare and edit legal documents and analyses.
• Mentor junior paralegals and staff.
• Demonstrate strong case management throughout the lifecycle.
• Engage with clients and manage ongoing communications.
• Conduct client-provided material review and summary.
• Contribute to shared knowledge resources and best practices.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & analysis

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A premier, global law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their Litigation team in San Diego. In this dynamic role, the successful candidate will 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, this position plays a key role in achieving successful outcomes for clients. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply a 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.
• Provide mentorship to junior paralegals and staff.
• Demonstrate strong case management and case life-cycle skills.
• Engage proactively with clients and manage ongoing communication and relationship management.
• Conduct research using tools, platforms, and databases approved or provided by the client.
• Review, analyze, and summarize client-generated materials.
• Contribute to the development of shared knowledge resources, reference materials, and best practices for the broader product liability team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant litigation experience required.
• Significant experience 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.

Compensation:

$120,000-$165,000, plus overtime and bonus