What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Employment Litigation position at Higgs Fletcher & Mack?
Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious downtown law firms, is seeking an experienced employment litigation paralegal. If you have a solid background in employment law and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to connect.
Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll work across diverse practice areas, represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of civil procedure in state and federal courts, including local rules and filing deadlines
- Review and organize employment-related documents
- Coordinate expert witnesses to support case development and testimony
- Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, declarations, and correspondence
- Prepare written discovery, discovery outlines, and deposition materials
- Manage subpoenas and deposition scheduling
- Maintain case files and manage electronic documents using Eclipse and other platforms
- Provide administrative support, including scanning, emailing, and organizing legal materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
- Minimum of three years of experience in employment law or civil litigation
- Strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and employment law principles
- Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
- Professional appearance and effective communication with clients and co-workers
- Proficiency in legal software such as iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and/or other comparable programs is a must
Job Type: Full-time
Anticipated Base Salary: $80,000.00-$100,000.00
Benefits & Perks:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Free on-site gym membership
- Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Onsite Monday-Friday
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000