Senior Litigation Paralegal

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join MoFo as a Senior Litigation Paralegal on our Litigation team! This role can be based in San Diego. Join a high-performing legal team where your expertise will directly support our Litigation group. In this dynamic role, you’ll partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrate insight into legal procedures, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments. From conducting in-depth research to preparing court-ready documents, your contributions will play a key role in achieving successful outcomes. If you thrive in a deadline-driven environment and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow your career with us. Apply broad set of knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrating insight into legal procedures, project management, cost efficiencies, and collaborative skills; effectively identify, promote, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments. Manage complex cases; develop relationships, internally and externally, to gather data and information and to create networks of relevant resources and services. Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize assignments appropriately; determine and implement effective organizational and procedural methods. Review and analyze documents and data, perform procedural and factual research with understanding of client, matter, and business needs; provide insightful analysis, recommendations, and solutions to further case objectives. Create and maintain, or oversee maintenance of, files, documents, and data. Prepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analyses. Mentorship of junior paralegals and staff. Strong case management and case life-cycle skills. Proactive client engagement, communication, and relationship management with client contracts. Research to be conducted using tools, platforms, and databases approved or provided by the client. Review, analysis, and summarization of client generated materials. Engaging in developing shared knowledge resources, reference materials, and best practices for the broader product liability team.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Litigation required
• Trial experience
• Significant experience in managing discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet client and business demands
• Willingness to travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply broad set of knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrating insight into legal procedures, project management, cost efficiencies, and collaborative skills; effectively identify, promote, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments.
• Manage complex cases; develop relationships, internally and externally, to gather data and information and to create networks of relevant resources and services.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize assignments appropriately; determine and implement effective organizational and procedural methods.
• Review and analyze documents and data, perform procedural and factual research with understanding of client, matter, and business needs; provide insightful analysis, recommendations, and solutions to further case objectives.
• Create and maintain, or oversee maintenance of, files, documents, and data.
• Prepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analyses.
• Mentorship of junior paralegals and staff.
• Strong case management and case life-cycle skills.
• Proactive client engagement, communication, and relationship management with client contracts.
• Research to be conducted using tools, platforms, and databases approved or provided by the client.
• Review, analysis, and summarization of client generated materials.
• Engaging in developing shared knowledge resources, reference materials, and best practices for the broader product liability team.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime as applicable
• Health/welfare benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid holidays
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree