Career Legal · 1 week ago
Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$48/hr - $54/hr
5+ years expCareer Legal is an established California-based law firm seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join its Labor & Employment practice. The role involves supporting litigation matters from inception through trial and requires managing cases independently while collaborating with attorneys and litigation support teams.
Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jack Haggar
Responsibilities
Support labor and employment litigation matters in both state and federal court
Manage cases from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
Draft, review, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence
Maintain case files, discovery logs, and document indices
Coordinate and manage document productions and eDiscovery workflows
Assist with deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness materials
Cite-check legal briefs and verify legal and factual citations
Work closely with litigation support teams on database management using iPro or similar platforms
Meet an annual 1,575 billable hour requirement
Work extended hours and travel as needed for case support
Qualification
Required
Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under California Business & Professions Code §6450
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution
Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a California law firm or in-house legal department
Strong knowledge of California and federal court procedures and local rules
Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Experience using Westlaw and/or Lexis
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience with eDiscovery platforms (iPro or similar)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Additional firm-sponsored benefits and employee assistance programs
Company
Career Legal
Career Legal is a multi-disciplined recruitment firm offering clients and candidates an unrivaled service across all areas of the modern-day law firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase