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Robert Half
Litigation Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join a busy legal team in San Diego, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This fully onsite opportunity is ideal for someone who is confident supporting active civil litigation matters, balancing multiple priorities, and keeping case activity organized in a fast-moving practice. The assignment is expected to run for 3-4 months initially, with the potential to convert to a longer-term role based on business needs and individual performance.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with attorneys to coordinate day-to-day support across roughly 25 open litigation matters and help keep each case moving forward.
- Monitor case activity, client communications, and tax credit-related disputes to ensure information is tracked accurately and addressed promptly.
- Organize discovery materials, prepare responses and related documentation, and maintain orderly records for production and review.
- Draft routine pleadings, legal correspondence, and other litigation support documents for attorney review.
- Oversee court and case calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, and other critical deadlines to support timely action.
- Maintain well-structured case files by collecting transcripts, records, exhibits, and supporting documentation in an accessible format.
- Update case management systems and provide administrative litigation support to maintain accurate matter records and workflow continuity. Requirements
- Previous experience providing paralegal support in civil litigation matters.
- Strong ability to manage calendars, monitor deadlines, and keep multiple cases organized at once.
- Hands-on experience preparing initial drafts of litigation documents and legal correspondence.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Proven skill in prioritizing competing requests and working efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
- Clear, effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.
- Familiarity with discovery processes; experience drafting discovery responses or related materials is preferred.
- Prior law firm litigation experience and proficiency with case management software, e-filing, and trial preparation are advantageous.