Litigation Paralegal

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Paralegal to join its San Diego office. This non-exempt, hourly position reports to the Office Head and works closely with attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services. The role combines paralegal responsibilities with administrative support, including managing attorney calendars, scheduling, entering billable time, and preparing legal documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Administrative:

·  Draft and prepare error-free correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents from written or oral drafts. Prepare litigation-related documents and other attorney-requested items, including attaching appropriate enclosures.

·  Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy.

·  Record time and billing entries daily.

·  Maintain client SharePoint sites and ensure compliance with client procedures.

·  Foster strong professional relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

·  Provide proactive support that allows attorneys to focus on client matters and business development.

·  Operate standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, and scanners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Paralegal:

·  Assist in all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-litigation through trial including mediation and settlement. 

·  Document management including maintaining files chronologically, numerically, or by subject matter.

·  Strong knowledge of online platforms to research and investigate facts and documents including opposing parties, litigation history, social media platforms, and business records. 

·  Prepare fact chronologies subject-matter categorizations under attorney guidance.

·  Attend witness interviews and prepare summaries regarding same. 

·  Perform legal research to support case strategy including relevant statues and case law. 

·  Prepare document productions including evaluation of confidential information and maintaining detailed indexes. 

·  Collaborate with Litigation Support on ESI document productions.

·  Review and summarize discovery responses and document productions including medical, financial, and employment records. 

·  Draft legal documents under the direction of the attorney including written discovery, subpoenas, and discovery motions.

·  Review and respond to discovery requests including preparing relevant objections. 

·  Prepare exhibits and supporting documents for depositions, motions, and other.

·  Active involvement in deposition preparation including drafting deposition notices, preparing exhibits, and summarizing deposition transcripts.

·  Prepare subpoenas, authorizations, and requests to agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, DIR, and others.

·  Trial preparation including exhibits, notebooks, deposition testimony, jury instructions, trial subpoenas, verdict forms, and other pre-trial filings. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Strong understanding of federal and state court rules, discovery procedures, and litigation processes.

·  Proficient in electronic research, litigation databases, and document management tools.

·  Highly detail-oriented with consistent delivery of error-free work.

·  Minimum 3 years’ experience as a civil litigation paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm.

·  ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification required.

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·  Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities; self-starter mentality.

·  Prior employment law experience preferred.

·  Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage (or equivalent DMS), Relativity, Westlaw, and LexMachina.

·  Customer service mindset with the ability to anticipate attorney needs.

·  Availability to work overtime as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will:

·  Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to manage assignments independently.

·  Excel in project management, prioritization, and proactive problem-solving.

·  Provide outstanding client service with a professional demeanor.

·  Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

·  Be a collaborative team player, willing to assist wherever needed.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 per year to $125,000 per year.

Candidate submission by external recruiters are not being accepted at this time.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.