Litigation Paralegal - San Diego, CA
A premier civil litigation firm based in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation matters and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves supporting all stages of litigation, from case preparation to trial, ensuring the smooth and organized handling of legal documents, research, and case management. The firm offers a competitive salary, top-tier benefits, a great location, hybrid schedule, and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize exhibits, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Communicating with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel
- Conducting background checks and litigation/social media searches
- Preparing subpoenas for medical, employment, and other records
- Drafting medical chronologies and Howell analyses
- Researching jury verdicts and settlements
- Summarizing discovery responses and document productions
- Coordinating with experts on materials, depositions, and trial prep
- Preparing trial documents, exhibits, and witness binders
- Liaising with internal teams and third parties during trial
- Supporting voir dire, jury selection, and witness prep
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience
- ABA Paralegal certificate preferred
- Strong writing, oral communication, and attention to detail
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and responsiveness
- Self-starter with strong organization, multitasking, and time management
- Familiar with billable timekeeping
- Knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure
- Trial preparation and support experience preferred
Benefits:
- 100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee
- Annual 401k Contributions by the Firm
- Annual Profit-Sharing Contributions
- Paid Parking/Transportation
- 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to Start and 11 Paid Firm Holidays
- Paid Jury Duty, paid Bereavement Leave, paid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave
- Paid Parking/Transportation
- Hybrid shedule - 3 days in office
To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication will be kept highly confidential.
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.
