Senior Trial Paralegal

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP•San Diego, CA

5d•$48 - $58•Remote

About The Position

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Paralegal to join our Mass Torts team. This position is fast paced, supports attorneys handling mass tort and plaintiff-side litigation in state and federal courts, and requires significant trial preparation and trial support experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with attorneys, experts, clients, and litigation support staff. This is a fully remote position based in the United States. Travel will be required for trials, hearings, team meetings, training, and other case-related proceedings as needed.

Requirements

10+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including proven experience preparing cases for trial, providing onsite trial support, and managing cases through post-trial proceedings.
Experience preparing trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, trial binders, and deposition summaries.
Experience filing in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with e-discovery processes and document management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Paralegal certificate or qualification under California Business & Professions Code § 6450.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and litigation support software, including Filevine, Everlaw, PACER, OneLegal, and ShareFile.

Nice To Haves

Plaintiff-side mass tort, personal injury, catastrophic injury, wildfire litigation, or similar litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage cases from pre-litigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, deposition summaries, and pre-trial filings.
Provide trial support, including management of exhibits, witnesses, and trial logistics.
Draft pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery materials for attorney review.
Prepare and finalize complex trial documents, and briefs including tables of contents, tables of authorities, and supporting exhibits in compliance with applicable court rules.
Prepare for and support depositions, including drafting notices, organizing exhibits and key documents, summarizing transcripts, deposition designations, and tracking follow-up items.
Coordinate witnesses including expert and client trial preparation, as well as organizing expert-review materials, managing witness-related information, and assisting attorneys with preparing clients for testimony.
Coordinate and manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
Manage court filings in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and PACER filings.
Track litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, expert disclosures, and trial dates.
Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
$50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk and $150 for a chair (one-time)
$25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
State bar and approved professional association dues covered
$30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
Community engagement support, including matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time