Litigation Paralegal
Location: San Diego, CA 92127
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote
Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
A San Diego boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex federal and state litigation matters, with a focus on intellectual property and business litigation.
Responsibilities
Prepare, format, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Manage discovery, including drafting, responding to, and organizing discovery requests and productions
Assist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, outlines, and scheduling
Assist with trial preparation and case management
Coordinate filings, hearings, and deadlines with courts and opposing counsel
Communicate with court clerks regarding filings and procedural matters
Maintain case files and litigation documents
Manage documents through SharePoint and maintain version control
Provide general litigation support to attorneys throughout the life of a case
Benefits
Competitive salary of $90,000–$110,000
Annual bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with profit sharing
Flexible PTO
Hybrid work schedule
Opportunity for hands-on trial and federal court experience
Qualifications
3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
Federal litigation experience required
Trial preparation experience required
Strong discovery experience, including propounding and responding to discovery
Strong legal document formatting skills
Experience with state and/or federal court filings
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Intellectual property litigation experience
Trademark and copyright experience
Federal e-filing experience
Federal motion practice experience
Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience supporting matters from complaint through trial
Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Vice President, McKinley.Horwitz[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "IP Litigation Paralegal" as the subject line.
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