Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•San Diego, CA

9d•$45,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, is hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its San Diego office. Candidates at all experience levels are welcome to apply, although prior litigation-focused paralegal experience is preferred. Flexible arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities, may be available for successful candidates. The paralegal will provide litigation support and case management, assist attorneys with research and document review, support discovery, and help prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. The role requires professional communication, careful organization, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The yearly salary range is $45,000–$100,000. The actual offer may be above or below this range and will depend on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled. The firm offers a full benefits package. 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, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
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 to assist with data gathering, including organizing information and documents in databases.
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
Assist with 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.