Litigation Paralegal

Location: San Diego, Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA, USSalary Range: $70,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience, plus generous benefits (discussed below)Our Firm: Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead (LBBK) is a certified female-owned law firm dedicated to providing responsive, quality, and result-oriented services to our clients. Whether defending our clients in litigation or offering proactive advice designed to prevent litigation, we partner with our clients to help them achieve their business goals. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California.We have a team of bright, talented, energetic lawyers, and an inclusive work environment. We enjoy what we do, and we believe it shows in our work product and our interactions with clients and co-workers. We provide opportunities for substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we are proud to have been recognized many times as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal.We provide hybrid/work from home options, although candidates must reside in the general vicinity of LBBK's San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, California offices.Position Description: We are seeking defense litigation paralegals with experience in civil litigation matters. This role involves supporting all stages of litigation, from case preparation to trial, ensuring the smooth and organized handling of legal documents, research, and case managementResponsibilities: Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendicesGathering relevant information from a variety of sourcesRegularly communicating with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counselConducting background checks, social media investigations, and litigation searchesPreparing subpoenas for medical records, billing records, radiology records, employment records, workers compensation records, and other entitiesPreparing comprehensive medical chronologies and Howell analysesConducting research on jury verdicts and settlements Summarizing written discovery and document productionsCommunicating with experts regarding materials for review, expert deposition testimony, and trialPreparing trial documents, exhibits, demonstrative evidence, and witness bindersLiaising between trial team and internal/external third partiesAssisting with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation1500 billable hoursSkills & Requirements:Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited law school3+ years of experience preferredFamiliarity with billable timekeepingExcellent writer with attention to detailEffective oral communication skillsMust be a team player with exceptional personal interaction skills and responsivenessSelf-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environmentApplicable knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Federal Rule of Civil ProcedureTrial preparation and trial support experience is preferredBenefits:Annual 401k Contributions by the FirmAnnual Profit-Sharing Contributions by the FirmWellness Benefit ReimbursementPaid Parking/Transportation15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to Start11 Paid Firm HolidaysPaid Jury Duty Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Paralegal Paid Life InsurancePaid Long Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent CarePaid/Firm-Sponsored Continuing Legal Education to meet State requirementsEmployee Assistance Program

Created: 2025-05-07