Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Carlsbad, CA

9d•$45,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Carlsbad office. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome, and litigation-focused paralegal experience is preferred. Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote opportunities, may be available. The role supports attorneys with litigation matters, including case management, discovery, research, document review, and hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial preparation. The stated yearly salary range is $45,000–$100,000; the actual offer may vary based on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and work location. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Experience in litigation support and case management.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage multiple cases while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and professional.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience drafting and organizing written discovery and document production.
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial.
Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software.
Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a litigation-focused paralegal is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and other professional staff.
Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, factual and legal research, document review and analysis, and preparation for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery.
Research, organize, and summarize records and organize information and documents in databases.
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
Support trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support.
Perform other duties as assigned.