Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial)

TL;DR

Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial): Supporting attorneys in multi-party civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and construction defect matters with an accent on discovery management, trial preparation, and medical record analysis. Focus on coordinating complex trial exhibits, managing state and federal deadlines, and ensuring high-level case organization in a fast-paced legal environment.

Location: Must be based in or near San Diego, CA (Hybrid role)

Salary: $35–$48/hour

Company

A nationally recognized civil defense law firm specializing in high-exposure litigation and insurance defense.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, subpoenas, and deposition binders.
• Manage trial preparation tasks such as coordinating witnesses, travel, trial exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Independently review and organize medical records and calculate damages including medical expenses and lost wages.
• Maintain routine communication with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status.
• Prepare supporting documents and exhibits for motions and hearings.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Solid understanding of California civil litigation rules and deadlines.
• High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Paid parental leave and educational reimbursement program.
• Competitive billable hour bonus program.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek.