Commercial Litigation Paralegal in San Diego

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a highly respected California-based law firm that is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys managing complex document-heavy cases.

Position: Commercial Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized paralegal with 8+ years of commercial litigation experience, excellent case-management skills, and strong proficiency in handling large volumes of documents, discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, document-intensive commercial litigation cases from inception through trial
• Draft, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, disclosures, and trial documents
• Coordinate large-scale document production, review, and database management
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, trial binders, exhibit lists, and evidence organization
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, and litigation timelines
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Support attorneys with legal research, document summaries, and case analysis as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience
• Strong background in large-scale document handling, e-discovery, and litigation database systems
• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and prioritize deadlines
• Experience with trial preparation and courtroom support
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• PTO, paid holidays, and retirement plan options
• Professional growth within a stable, reputable California firm

Interested?

If you're a skilled litigator ready for a new challenge, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.