Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay: $44–$48 per hour

Position Type: Contract to Hire, Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote), Full-Time

LHH is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Paralegal to support a prestigious law firm in Downtown San Diego on a contract-to-hire basis. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience handling wage & hour matters, PAGA actions, and filings in both state and federal courts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage complex litigation with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of employment litigation, from initial case preparation through trial.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Manage discovery processes: document review, organization, summaries, and production.
• Independently handle court filings and adhere to state and federal filing deadlines.
• Prepare deposition binders, exhibit lists, trial binders, and evidentiary materials.
• Conduct legal research and gather case-relevant information.
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation workflows.
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court staff, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong background in wage & hour and PAGA litigation required.
• State and federal court filing experience is mandatory.
• Paralegal certificate preferred (ABA-approved ideal).
• Proficiency with litigation support software and e-filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, written, and verbal communication skills.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance