Top 141 Litigation paralegal Jobs in Encinitas, Ca

Litigation Paralegal
The Estate Lawyers —San Diego, CA
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Case management
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Litigation/Discovery Paralegal
Burton Kelley, LLP —San Diego, CA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
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14d
Paralegal
Cohu, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Office
- Project management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Paralegal - Family Law
Elena Smolina, APC —San Diego, CA
- $22 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Litigation Paralegal
Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $35 - $46 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Litigation Paralegal
Links Healthcare Group —San Diego, CA
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Entry-Level Paralegal (Litigation)
Morrison & Foerster, LLP —San Diego, CA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
5d
Litigation Paralegal
InHouse Co. —San Diego, CA
- Email
- Mid-level
Paralegal
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP —Carlsbad, CA
- $45,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Litigation Legal Assistant
HALL PRANGLE LLC —Carlsbad, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Morrison & Foerster, LLP —San Diego, CA
- $83,000 - $130,000 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
5d
Legal Administrative Assistant
Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals —San Diego, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Paralegal
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP —Carlsbad, CA
- $31.25 - $42.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Trust litigation Paralegal
New Age Recruiting —San Diego, CA
- $88,869.38 - $145,025.48 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Hegeler & Anderson APC —San Diego, CA
- $55,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Senior Litigation Paralegal
SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP —San Diego, CA
- $40 - $48 an hour
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
14d
Case Assistant - Litigation
Procopio Cory Hargreaves —Del Mar, CA
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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14d
Civil Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Flexible schedule
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Litigation Docketing Specialist
Fish & Richardson —San Diego, CA
- $32.41 - $40.65 an hour
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Litigation Paralegal
Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush LLP —San Diego, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Litigation Paralegal

The Estate Lawyers
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45 - $60 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Legal mediation
Customer communication
Microsoft Outlook
Trial preparation
Legal discovery
Case management
Attention to detail
Calendar management
Legal drafting
Legal research
Microsoft Teams
Legal billing
Court depositions
Technical Proficiency
Adobe Acrobat
Time management
Wills, trusts & estate law

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At The Estate Lawyers, we specialize in trust and estate litigation—and we’re on a mission to protect trustees from getting sued and beneficiaries from getting screwed. With offices in Orange County and San Diego, our growing team of high-performing litigators and support staff collaborate to bring clarity, confidence, and strategy to every case.

We believe great law firms are built by great people—so we hire team players who stay hungry, communicate with radical candor and radical respect, and care deeply about the team win / client win. No jerks allowed.

WHY JOIN US?

Our paralegals aren’t glorified assistants or document pushers—they are the backbone of our litigation team. You’ll work closely with attorneys and clients to keep the trains running on time, contribute to moving the case forward and making the client feel valued, and deliver real value by helping reduce unnecessary attorney hours and client costs.

You’ll have ownership over your caseload, and the opportunity to grow within a firm that values your experience and judgment. Plus, we invest in your career development and encourage a healthy balance between drive and downtime.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

You are a seasoned litigation paralegal with at least 3 years of (moderate/heavy) probate/trust litigation experience.
You know how to run a case from intake through trial without constant attorney oversight.
You’re a systems thinker who thrives in organized chaos and gets satisfaction from bringing order to complex case timelines.
You’re tech-savvy, resourceful, and always looking for a better, smarter way to get things done.
You’re a true team player—no ego, just excellence.
You genuinely care about delivering a great experience to clients, coworkers, and attorneys alike.

WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

If you feel you are constantly asking questions and uncertain about the next step
Do not like tracking your time contemporaneously.
If you're more reactive than proactive.
If you don’t like deadlines, details, or responsibility.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Paralegal has no authority to encumber expenses on behalf of the Firm. The Paralegal may not practice law, give legal advice, or set case strategy. This role is accountable for monitoring, managing, and moving cases forward—always anticipating the next step and ensuring the team stays aligned.

Case Management & Workflow Oversight
Manage a portfolio of trust and probate litigation cases from inception through close or trial.
Monitor case pipeline using reports and review meetings to ensure clients and matters move forward at the right pace.
Flag and escalate cases that fall outside firm standards, such as:
Overdue tasks or deadlines extended more than once
Cases with no billable hours in 2–4 weeks (depending on phase)
Excessive billable hours compared to phase benchmarks
Cases without a next step or future task identified
Retainer replenishments overdue
Matters open longer than expected
Cases approaching trial requiring significant firm resources
Report status and exceptions to Responsible Attorney weekly.
Ensure monthly case status meetings occur and case status letters are sent to clients.
Execution & Organization
Handle all phases of active litigation matters, including:
Court filings (electronic and physical)
Document drafting, preparation, and editing
Discovery- Draft sand serve
Legal research, cite-checking, and shepherdizing
Deposition summaries, trial binders, exhibit lists, and uploading evidence into Trial Director or similar tools
Maintain organized and accessible case files; keep Case Management Workbooks current.
Calendar and manage deadlines and reminders to ensure the team never misses a milestone.
Conduct regular check-ins with attorneys and support staff to ensure tasks are completed timely.
Leadership & Communication
Serve as the hub of communication and accountability between attorneys, clients, and support staff.
Lead internal case check-ins and ensure new client goals meetings occur within two business days of retention.
Mentor and support junior paralegals and legal assistants to ensure they meet performance expectations.
Review time entries and billing weekly for accuracy, quality, and timeliness; provide feedback as needed.
Strategic Contribution
Identify when the amount of work completed versus work remaining is outside firm guidelines; work with the team to correct or validate exceptions.
Anticipate “next steps” and consistently manage up—you are always five moves ahead.
Handle special projects of significance assigned by the Owner.
Client Experience
Send monthly Case Status Letters to clients to align expectations on progress, strategy, and budget.
Ensure communication with clients is timely, clear, and consistent with the firm’s values.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Case Lifecycle: At least 70% of cases are resolved within the firm’s expectations for average case life and closed timely.
Billing Accuracy: 100% of cases have daily billable hours entered by the assigned attorney or paralegal—no exceptions.
Task Completion: 95% of case-related tasks are completed on or before the due date.
Client Communication: 100% of clients receive regular case status updates (monthly status letters + updates at key milestones).
File Integrity: 100% of active cases have up-to-date Case Management Workbooks and organized files accessible to the team.
Core Values Compliance: The paralegal consistently demonstrates the firm’s values in work product, communication, and teamwork:
Stay Hungry – Always learning, improving, and driving matters forward.
Radical Candor & Radical Respect – Communicates directly and constructively while respecting others.
Team Win / Client Win – Prioritizes collaboration to achieve results for both the team and the client.
No Jerks Allowed – Protects culture by being professional, respectful, and solution-oriented at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, 3+ specifically in trusts and estates litigation.
Supported at least 25 depositions and 3 trials directly, including document handling and evidence organization.
Mastery of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP.
Fluent in Adobe Acrobat Pro (OCR, Bates stamping, etc.) and familiar with Trial Director or equivalent software.
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Proficient with entering time into a CMS such as Clio, etc. Bonus if you have experience with iManage.
Can meet billable requirements with timely, accurate time entries.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Excellent communicator—clear, timely, and collaborative.

PERKS & BENEFITS

$45–$60/hour (DOE)
PTO
401(k) with safe harbor matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings & FSA options
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid professional development
Opportunities for internal growth and leadership

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to: [email protected]

Subject Line: “[Your Name] -Litigation Paralegal
In your cover letter, tell us:

What excites you about trust and estate litigation
Why you’re drawn to The Estate Lawyers
What value you’ll bring to our team

We can’t wait to meet you!

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
How many years of verifiable work experience do you have with Trust and Estate Litigation?
How many trials have you directly supported?
How many depositions have your directly supported?

Work Location: In person

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