Remote Litigation Paralegal - Must Be Local to SD
Premier national law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their growing San Diego branch office. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience with the flow of the litigation process, complex legal requirements, discovery and e-Discovery, research and drafting, as well as trial preparations. If you are a strong paralegal with substantive litigation experience looking to join an industry leader with ample support, collaborative work environment and culture that fosters continued growth, and rare fully remote arrangement for a firm of its size, please apply for prompt and professional 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.
- Experience with voluminous document productions and e-discovery.
- 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 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm
- Bachelor's Degree and/or ABA Paralegal Certificate
- Exceptional communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients