Litigation Paralegal
- $45 - $60
- San Diego, CA
Trusts and Estates Litigation!
A bit about us:
We are working with a successful trust & estate planning law firm in San Diego that is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team!
Location: San Diego, CA (near UCSD)
Salary Range: $45-$60/hour based on experience level
Schedule: Monday-Friday - this is a full-time position
Location: San Diego, CA (near UCSD)
Salary Range: $45-$60/hour based on experience level
Schedule: Monday-Friday - this is a full-time position
Why join us?
- Full-time, 40 hours per week (primarily in-office)
- 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
Job Details
- Manage a portfolio of trust and probate litigation cases from inception through trial.
- Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, discovery, and motions (electronic and physical).
- Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and prepare deposition summaries and trial binders.
- Oversee discovery, including drafting and serving requests and responses.
- Organize case files, maintain Case Management Workbooks, and ensure deadlines are calendared and met.
- Lead internal case check-ins and client goals meetings.
- Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants to ensure performance standards are met.
- Review billing entries for accuracy and timeliness.
- Serve as the hub of communication and accountability between attorneys, staff, and clients.
Requirements:
- Has at least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with 3+ years in trusts and estates litigation.
- Can independently manage a case from intake through trial.
- Brings strong knowledge of Probate Code, CRC, and CCP.
- Is tech-savvy, resourceful, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office, and Clio (or similar case management systems).
- Thrives under deadlines and can juggle multiple priorities in a high-performance environment.
- Experience supporting at least 25 depositions and 3 trials directly.
- Ability to meet billable requirements with timely, accurate time entries.
- Bonus: experience with ClickUp or Asana.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.