We are seeking a skilled litigation paralegal for our San Diego office to support attorneys working on a variety of commercial litigation matters pending in State and Federal courts throughout California.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting (defense side)
- Strong knowledge of CA state courts and federal court rules and procedures
- Experience with all aspects of pre-trial preparation and trial support, including trial support software (Trial Director or similar program)
- Proficiency in case preparation from start to finish and understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle
Responsibilities: As a key member of our team, you will:
- Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions for filings in state and federal court
- Assist in the preparation of deposition notices and deposition materials
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
- Track and manage discovery, including document productions and e-discovery
- Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents, including e-filing
Qualities We Seek: The ideal candidate will possess:
- 2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred; work experience may substitute for education level
- Experience with document production and discovery
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to meet deadlines, have a high attention to detail, and take ownership over projects
- Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw), document management (iManage) and document review (Nuix, formerly Ringtail) systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$120,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. Paralegals also participate in a merit-based bonus program and are provided administrative assistance and professional development opportunities.
To be considered for the above position, please e-mail your resume to Jodi L. Bosak, Manager of Legal Personnel & Recruiting, at recruitment@hahnlaw.com.