Senior Trial Paralegal - Civil Litigation Defense
2 days ago
San Diego
Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected civil litigation defense firm handling high-stakes transportation and liability matters., • Take on a true trial paralegal role where your organization, preparation, and litigation support skills will directly impact case outcomes., • Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on meaningful, sophisticated defense matters., • Be part of a professional, hardworking team that values preparation, quality, and results., • Grow your career in a role with real ownership, strong responsibility, and visible impact. Location: This is a full-time, in-person position based in San Diego, offering close collaboration with attorneys and hands-on involvement in active litigation and trial preparation. Note: Candidates must have strong civil litigation defense paralegal experience in personal injury-related matters and must have meaningful, hands-on trial preparation experience. The client is not looking for someone who merely supported files that happened to go to trial — they want someone who can independently handle high-quality trial prep in this practice area. About Us We are a civil litigation defense firm focused on complex, high-exposure matters involving transportation, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general liability defense. Our team is known for being strategic, hardworking, and thoroughly prepared, while maintaining a professional and team-oriented environment. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Support attorneys in civil litigation defense matters from case inception through trial, • Manage and organize case files, pleadings, discovery, medical records, exhibits, and trial materials, • Draft, prepare, and file litigation documents, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence, • Coordinate deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial logistics, • Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, chronologies, and other pre-trial materials, • Assist with discovery management, document review, and records collection, • Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed, • Track deadlines and help ensure matters move forward accurately and efficiently, • Provide high-level trial preparation support with strong attention to detail and organization Qualifications • 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation defense, • Strong experience supporting personal injury defense matters, • Trial preparation experience required, • Transportation, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, insurance defense, or general liability experience strongly preferred, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, • Strong document management, deadline management, and communication skills, • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment, • Paralegal certificate is a plus, but relevant experience is more important Why You Will Love Working Here You will be part of a team that values professionalism, preparation, and quality work. This role offers the chance to be a true contributor in sophisticated defense litigation, work closely with experienced trial attorneys, and play an important role in helping the team prepare cases at a high level. JPC-887 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance