Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment

Litigation Paralegal – Labor & Employment

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA

Schedule: Full-time, On-site

An established California-based law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join its Labor & Employment practice
. This role is based on-site in the firm’s Downtown San Diego office and offers the opportunity to support sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and litigation support teams.

• Support labor and employment litigation matters in both state and federal court
• Manage cases from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence
• Maintain case files, discovery logs, and document indices
• Coordinate and manage document productions and eDiscovery workflows
• Assist with deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness materials
• Cite-check legal briefs and verify legal and factual citations
• Work closely with litigation support teams on database management using iPro or similar platforms
• Meet an annual 1,575 billable hour requirement
• Work extended hours and travel as needed for case support

• Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under California Business & Professions Code §6450
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a California law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong knowledge of California and federal court procedures and local rules
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (iPro or similar preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience using Westlaw and/or Lexis
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Hourly rate: $48.00 – $54.00 per hour
• Estimated annual salary equivalent: approximately $100,000 – $112,000
  , based on a full-time schedule
• Compensation will be determined based on experience, education, certifications, market data, and internal equity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and employee assistance programs