Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal/Secretary to join a legal team in San Diego, California on a Contract basis for approximately 3 to 4 months. This contract opportunity will provide support to two litigation attorneys while a team member is away, with an initial onsite period for training and collaboration. The role is well suited for someone who can manage court-related filings, keep legal records organized, and coordinate deadlines in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support two litigation attorneys by preparing case materials, organizing information, and helping keep matters moving efficiently.

• Draft, review, and electronically submit legal documents in accordance with court filing procedures and deadlines.

• Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including coordinating documents and communicating with court and county personnel as needed.

• Maintain accurate and well-ordered physical and electronic case files to ensure documents are easy to retrieve and up to date.

• Manage calendars, schedule hearings and case-related activities, and coordinate timing with opposing counsel and other parties.

• Track important deadlines and procedural requirements to help ensure matters progress in compliance with court expectations.

• Use Microsoft Office tools to create correspondence, update case records, and support daily legal administrative work.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a litigation environment.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, court processes, and standard litigation procedures.
• Hands-on experience with electronic court filing systems and related documentation practices.
• Familiarity with probate matters and trust administration is preferred.
• Strong file management and calendaring skills with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for document preparation and case support.
• Ability to work in a permanent role and adapt to onsite training followed by a remote work arrangement.

Compensation

$60.00-$64.90 Hourly

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