Litigation Paralegal (General, Probate, Employment)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Team as a Litigation Paralegal located in our San Diego (Del Mar) office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in anticipating needs of the attorneys. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our San Diego (Del Mar) office, on a primarily in-office basis (3-4 days in office). Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Business Director and supports a Co-Managing Shareholder for the San Diego office, associates, and other members of the Firmwide team.

Position Summary

The Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the General Litigation, Probate Litigation, and Labor & Employment departments in preparing cases from onset through post-trial including related research and analysis. Supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial

• Ascertains calendaring requirements for each matter and ensures proper maintenance of any required case calendars

• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms

• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery

• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results

• Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents and deposition and court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools

• Submits E-filings in both local and federal courts

• Conducts legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel

• Drafts non-party subpoenas for documents and/or appearances

• Arranges for services of process of complaints and subpoenas

• Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies

• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service

• Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents

• Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff

• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records and can meet a 1,600 annual billable hour requirement.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work well, be influential and communicate effectively with senior leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner

• Flexibility to work between different types of litigation practice to support the overall groups in need of skilled support.

• Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives; effectively prioritize multiple tasks

• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

• Required: Qualified as a Paralegal as pursuant to the California Business and Professional Code §6450 required.

• Preferred: NALA Certified Paralegal or Advanced Certified Paralegal; NFPA Registered Paralegal or Certified Registered Paralegal

• An absolute minimal of 6 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm

• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom.

• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)

• Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters, e.g. EEOC, NLRB, AAA, DOL

Technology

• Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Concordance, Summation, and Live Note

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.

• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality.  

The expected pay range for this position is:

Hourly Range: $50-$60

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.