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Latitude Legal · 1 day ago

California Litigation Paralegal (Remote)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Latitude Legal is seeking an experienced California Litigation Paralegal to support a San Diego-based litigation firm on a contract basis. The role involves managing case information, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients and attorneys across various practice areas.

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Responsibilities

Draft / review / file litigation documents including pleadings, case initiation documents, and discovery requests/responses

Manage litigation calendars, ensuring accurate scheduling and deadline tracking in compliance with court rules

Communicate directly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to gather factual information and documentation in a professional, empathetic manner

Accurately enter, update, and manage case data using cloud-based portals and case management systems

Maintain and organize case files using document management systems

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and logistics

Support e-discovery efforts using relevant platforms and tools

Qualification

California litigation experienceFederal court proceduresDocument management systemsE-discovery platformsClient communicationTech-savvyOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving abilitiesDetail-oriented

Required

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with demonstrated expertise in Federal and California Courts

Strong understanding of court procedures and calendaring requirements across jurisdictions

Comfortable handling client-facing communications, including intake, factual summaries, and follow-up

Highly detail-oriented and tech-savvy, with experience using online portals, document management platforms, cloud-based systems, and digital file management tools

Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Outstanding references required