Litigation Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

No phone calls please.

H1: Litigation Paralegal Position at Law Firm in San Diego
H2: Join Our Team at Buchalter APC

Buchalter APC, a leading law firm in San Diego, is currently seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 5+ years of experience and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate.

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Salary: $90-100k (depending on experience and performance)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years

Job Description:

- Perform a variety of duties to assist attorneys in the Litigation Department
- Develop and execute case management strategies, including discovery, expert witness preparation, and trial preparation
- Maintain positive communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, co-counsel, experts, and service providers
- Strictly observe client confidentiality
- Keep accurate time records for client billing
- Continually learn and utilize software and technology to improve litigation management and client service

Requirements:

- ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State court rules and procedures
- Experience in running complex document review projects for civil and criminal litigation matters
- Ability to work with attorneys to develop discovery plans and document review protocols
- Extensive experience in preparing and serving subpoenas in both State and Federal court
- Familiarity with software such as Relativity, RelOne, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Trial Director, Sanction, Lexis CaseNotebook, and Westlaw/Lexis
- Strong proofreading skills
- Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute case management strategies

Benefits:

- 401K and profit sharing
- Generous benefits package
- Commuter benefits
- PerkSpot Discount Program
- Company events
- Hybrid work model currently offered for this position

Diversity and Inclusivity:

At Buchalter, we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of our clients and communities. Our diverse team of attorneys and staff brings a breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, enriching our firm's collaborative, entrepreneurial, and collegial environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Join our team and be a part of a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Interested candidates should submit a resume using the link below. No phone calls, please.

401K, profit sharing, commuter benefits, PerkSpot Discount Program, company events

ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450

Interested candidates should submit a resume using the link provided. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

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