Senior Litigation Paralegal: Case Strategy & Discovery Lead

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Global wellness program

Education reimbursement

Talent development

Job summary

Morrison & Foerster in San Diego seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex cases within the Litigation team. You will partner with attorneys and paralegals, manage cases, draft court-ready documents, and ensure efficient workflow in a deadline-driven environment.

The role requires seven years of relevant experience, trial exposure, discovery management, and strong research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal credentials a plus.
• At least seven years of litigation support experience.
• Strong active listening and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing complex cases and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare court-ready documents.
• Administer discovery requests, responses, and productions.
• Draft and edit memos, briefs, and factual analyses.
• Mentor junior paralegals and support staff.
• Maintain organized files, data, and case materials.
• Support client engagement and relationship management.
• Conduct legal research using approved client tools and databases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Morrison & Foerster in San Diego seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex cases within the Litigation team. You will partner with attorneys and paralegals, manage cases, draft court-ready documents, and ensure efficient workflow in a deadline-driven environment.

The role requires seven years of relevant experience, trial exposure, discovery management, and strong research and communication skills.