Litigation Paralegal

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Job description

LHH is working with a busy, law firm in San Diego California, as they search for an experienced litigation paralegal to join their growing team in Downtown San Diego. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team in a paralegal role with a low billable hour requirement and a hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days from home) schedule.

Sample of duties:

- Prepare indexes and chronologies of events for produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third-Party).

- Maintain and manage privilege logs.

- Compile documents for depositions and summarize deposition transcripts for attorney use.

- Review and collect relevant documents for motions and other court submissions.

- Organize exhibits for pleadings and court submissions.

- Conduct research on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, and mediators.

- Coordinate and electronically file all pleadings with the court, adhering to relevant court rules.

- Assist in drafting discovery documents, including interrogatories, document requests, requests for admissions, and subpoenas.

- Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates stamping, redaction, etc.).

- Aid in drafting answers to complaints.

- Manage filings and updates in electronic document systems and client portals.

- Help draft letters to clients and settlement agreements.

- Prepare mediation submissions.

- Organize and track documents received from clients and the court.

- Conduct legal research using online resources (e.g., Westlaw).

- Format legal documents as needed.

- Perform E-Discovery searches and uploads.

- Create and format tables of contents and authorities.

- Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content, and redactions.

- Provide high-level trial preparation and support, including organizing and indexing trial exhibits and related documents.

- Offer litigation secretarial support as needed.

- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Skills Required:

- 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience.

- Strong understanding of law firm procedures and court requirements.

- Knowledge of relevant court rules.

- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

- Highly organized with strong research skills (including Westlaw and internet resources).

- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation:

Salary of $70,000-$80,000 annually, Health, dental and vision benefits,

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Crystal Villa

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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