Paralegal - Litigation

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious downtown law firms, is seeking an experienced employment litigation paralegal. If you have a solid background in employment law and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to connect.

Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll work across diverse practice areas, represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of civil procedure in state and federal courts, including local rules and filing deadlines
• Review and organize employment-related documents
• Coordinate expert witnesses to support case development and testimony
• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, declarations, and correspondence
• Prepare written discovery, discovery outlines, and deposition materials
• Manage subpoenas and deposition scheduling
• Maintain case files and manage electronic documents using Eclipse and other platforms
• Provide administrative support, including scanning, emailing, and organizing legal materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experience in employment law or civil litigation
• Strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and employment law principles
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail
• Professional appearance and effective communication with clients and co-workers
• Proficiency in legal software such as iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and/or other comparable programs is a must

Job Type: Full-time

Anticipated Base Salary: $80,000.00-$

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs