Litigation Paralegal at LHH Recruitment Solutions San Diego, CA

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal job at LHH Recruitment Solutions in San Diego, CA. Join a busy law firm in Downtown San Diego as an experienced litigation paralegal on a hybrid schedule (2 days in office, 3 days from home) with a low billable hour requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare indexes and chronologies of events for produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third‑Party).
• Maintain and manage privilege logs.
• Compile documents for depositions and summarize deposition transcripts for attorney use.
• Review and collect relevant documents for motions and other court submissions.
• Organize exhibits for pleadings and court submissions.
• Conduct research on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, and mediators.
• Coordinate and electronically file all pleadings with the court, adhering to relevant court rules.
• Assist in drafting discovery documents, including interrogatories, document requests, requests for admissions, and subpoenas.
• Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates stamping, redaction, etc.).
• Aid in drafting answers to complaints.
• Manage filings and updates in electronic document systems and client portals.
• Help draft letters to clients and settlement agreements.
• Prepare mediation submissions.
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the court.
• Conduct legal research using online resources (e.g., Westlaw).
• Format legal documents as needed.
• Perform E‑Discovery searches and uploads.
• Create and format tables of contents and authorities.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content, and redactions.
• Provide high‑level trial preparation and support, including organizing and indexing trial exhibits and related documents.
• Offer litigation secretarial support as needed.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Required Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and court requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant court rules.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively.
• Highly organized with strong research skills (including Westlaw and internet resources).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation: Salary of $70,000–$80,000 annually, with health, dental, and vision benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance