Senior Litigation Paralegal

City of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Deferred compensation (457 plan)

Flexible spending account

Life and disability insurance

Continuing legal education

Job summary

The City Attorney's Office of the City of Santa Barbara seeks a Litigation Paralegal III to support attorneys in all stages of civil and criminal cases. You will conduct legal research, draft documents, and coordinate discovery tasks while guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities include case planning, information gathering, and preparing for depositions, arbitrations, and trials, with significant independent judgement and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Five years of paralegal or law office experience.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to manage cases and databases with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare a variety of legal documents with extensive writing.
• Perform complex legal research from multiple references.
• Establish internal procedures for organizing work and departmental efficiency.
• Assist attorneys in extensive preparation of highly sensitive cases at all phases.
• Provide lead direction and coordinate work to staff to meet case priorities.
• File pleadings with court clerks and prepare affidavits and files.
• Investigate case status and locate witnesses; arrange appearances for trials/hearings.
• Assist attorneys at court with documents and information; communicate with clients and court staff.

Skills

Legal terminology

Civil litigation knowledge

Legal writing

Communication

Organization

Research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City Attorney's Office of the City of Santa Barbara seeks a Litigation Paralegal III to support attorneys in all stages of civil and criminal cases. You will conduct legal research, draft documents, and coordinate discovery tasks while guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities include case planning, information gathering, and preparing for depositions, arbitrations, and trials, with significant independent judgement and strong writing skills.