Paralegal

$65,000 - $88,000/Yr

Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon Llp - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (MHS) is seeking an experienced full-time certified Paralegal for their San Diego office. The role involves working closely with partners, associates, and other staff on various aspects of assigned cases, particularly in labor and employment defense and business litigation. The Paralegal will manage case files, conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and assist in trial preparation, ensuring high-quality service and professionalism throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Managing case files, including threatened litigation, administrative charges, and litigation matters.
• Corresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel.
• Researching applicable case law, court rules, statutes, and ordinances.
• Filing in both state and federal courts and with administrative agencies.
• Managing document productions.
• Preparing, revising, and formatting pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Coordinating courses of action with supervising attorneys.
• Responsible for recording personal billable time.

Requirements

• California paralegal certification required.
• Prior legal experience necessary; employment law background is a plus.
• High-quality level of customer service, professionalism, and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) software and ability to create, edit, modify, redact, and protect pdf files.
• Experience with document management software; NetDocuments knowledge is a plus.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in employment law.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance