Litigation Paralegal

The role

You will work as a Litigation Paralegal on complex matters with a San Diego-based litigation team. You will support attorneys with medical records, discovery, depositions, document productions and trial preparation.

What you will do

• Collaborate closely with attorneys and litigation teams
• Obtain medical records via authorizations and subpoenas; follow up with providers
• Organize discovery, case databases, and records charts
• Issue Open Public Records Requests and conduct background research
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records and treatment chronologies
• Support depositions and discovery, including transcript summaries, document tracking and follow-ups
• Manage document productions from opposing parties and co-defendants
• Prepare materials for expert witness review
• Maintain well-organized, accessible case files
• Prepare cases for and assist with trials

Required qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Law firm billing experience and understanding of billing practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple cases
• Experience drafting subpoenas and tracking incoming records
• Comfortable with legal research tools and case management software
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice to have

• Insurance defense experience

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Firm-sponsored wellness program with optional monthly webinars
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans
• Performance-based compensation progression

Before you apply

• The firm participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for all new hires
• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with a current signed fee agreement and portal access

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The posting says it is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.