Paralegal

Troutman Pepper • San Diego, CA

5d • $85,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal supports the firm’s Consumer Financial Services litigation practice group and is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects, and/or attorneys. The role provides high-level paralegal support through legal research, extensive coordination, discovery assistance, document management, and support for litigation proceedings. It has an annual billable requirement and requires accurate recording of client billable and non-billable time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least eight years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and document management.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and legal terminology.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to accurately and efficiently review, interpret, and summarize complex legal documents, case law, and factual materials.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage large volumes of documents, filings, and records accurately.
• Ability to learn, adapt to, and use new technologies, software applications, and legal research tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, competing demands, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive, privileged, and confidential information.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and able to think critically and resolve issues independently when appropriate.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and responsiveness.
• Ability to manage routine responsibilities independently and identify matters requiring attorney guidance or escalation.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy and client service.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Experience working in a multi-office law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, court-record systems, and other legal resources.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize relevant legal authorities and materials.
• Use e-discovery, litigation support, and case management databases to search, manage case materials, load transcripts, and code documents.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, review, analysis, indexing, Bates labeling, and production.
• Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, exhibits, and deposition notebooks.
• Organize and maintain matter files, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, transcripts, exhibits, and other case documents.
• Retrieve, review, and analyze public records and information from government agencies, courts, and online resources.
• Draft, prepare, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, filings, and other practice-area materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including drafting pretrial materials, organizing exhibits and trial notebooks, and coordinating war room and courtroom logistics.
• Perform substantive paralegal work and other responsibilities assigned by attorneys and practice group leadership.
• Maintain official matter files and comply with document management protocols.
• Monitor case deadlines, prioritize competing assignments, and take proactive steps to complete work on time.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff across practice groups and offices.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and professional development of paralegals and other team members.
• Perform duties in accordance with ethical obligations, professional standards, and firm policies.
• Accurately record client billable and non-billable time and meet established billable-hour expectations.
• Manage workload, communicate capacity concerns, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client, attorney, and firm information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior