Litigation Paralegal
$90,000–$95,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Independently manage litigation cases from inception through post-judgment proceedings, handling eDiscovery, document review, and privilege logging on platforms like Relativity, Everlaw, or DISCO. Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions while conducting legal research and cite-checking briefs. Coordinate trial preparation including exhibits, witness lists, and calendars, utilizing AI-assisted review and generative drafting tools under attorney oversight. Supervise junior paralegals and meet a 1,500-hour annual billable requirement. This role supports the firm's Special District, Municipal, and Civil Litigation practices for public agencies, businesses, and individuals across the U.S.
Required Qualifications
- B.A./B.S. degree
- paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
- qualifying work experience under California Business & Professions Code §§6450–6456
- minimum of seven years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong eDiscovery skills
- AI-tool familiarity
- organizational skills
- communication skills
- Flexibility to travel on short notice
- meeting a 1,500-hour annual billable requirement
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