Paralegal - Civil Litigtaion
9888 Carroll Centre Road , Sute 235 San Diego, CA 92126 US
Job Description
Job Title: Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Location: Mira Mesa, CA
Job Type: Contract to Hire, Part time 20 hours
About the Firm
We are a boutique law firm located in Mira Mesa, CA, dedicated to providing high-quality legal services in civil litigation. Our team is committed to delivering client-focused representation and achieving favorable results. We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team and provide critical support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Position Overview
The Civil Litigation Paralegal will work directly with attorneys to manage case files, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist in trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Support attorney in all stages of civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
-
Draft, review, and format pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
-
Manage case files, maintain calendars, and track deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance with court rules.
-
Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.
-
Coordinate and prepare exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders for hearings and trial.
-
File documents with state and federal courts (electronic and physical filings).
-
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and expert witnesses as needed.
-
Perform administrative tasks as assigned to support attorneys and ensure smooth case management.
Qualifications
-
Education: Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required.
-
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal, with a strong background in civil litigation.
-
Skills:
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools (LexisNexis,), and case management software.
-
Strong understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure and local court rules.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases.
-
Preferred: Experience working in a small law firm environment.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero oversees recruiting efforts across all divisions while spearheading the Legal and Healthcare divisions. She leads a team of recruiters and drives talent strategies that support a wide range of business needs. Alexis specializes in identifying top-tier professionals in accounting & finance, legal support, medical devices, administrative operations, customer service, engineering, and human resources.
A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis began her recruiting career in 2014 staffing assisted living facilities—matching compassionate healthcare professionals with clients who needed dedicated, non-medical personal care. Her experience has since expanded into high-volume recruiting, professional staffing, and niche talent acquisition, placing candidates in roles such as Staff Accountants, AP/AR Specialists, Payroll professionals, Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and other essential positions.
Alexis is passionate about helping individuals recognize and reach their full potential. She takes a consultative, personalized approach with every candidate, using a thorough discovery process to understand their strengths and align them with meaningful opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.