Litigation Paralegal - Premier Regional Firm

Premier regional law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their growing San Diego team. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience with the flow of the litigation process, complex legal requirements, discovery, research and drafting, as well as trial preparations. If you are a strong Paralegal with substantive litigation experience, and are looking to join a leading firm with a collaborative work environment and culture that fosters continued growth, please apply for consideration!

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Provide complex paralegal support for the firm’s attorneys, other managers and staff members.
• Research, gather, and compile data on various legal issues, statutes, rules, precedents, facts, evidence, codes, and contracts for the preparation of cases, legal documents, case authorities, and legal citations to assist attorneys.
• Draft and / or compile information to assist in drafting a variety of documents to support attorneys and staff within required timelines and per established procedures and format.
• On occasion, drafting of correspondence to communicate with opposing counsel, the client, and/or vendors may be expected.
• Prepare subpoenas for individuals and documents; manage and track all information and processes related to subpoenas; contact, coordinate and arrange for service of subpoenas, and service of process along with proofs of service.
• All tasks associated with producing documents in response to discovery, third party subpoenas, or Public Records Act requests including redactions for privilege, confidentiality, or privacy; bates labeling; and privilege log creation.
• Organize and assist in trial or administrative hearing preparation including preparation of subpoenas, compilation and tracking of deposition transcripts to be lodged with the court; preparation of trial exhibits, evidence, notebooks, witness binders, and other related materials;
• Support additional initiatives as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2-3 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• Exceptional communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients