Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support and case management, with strong capabilities in drafting written discovery, document production, and trial preparation. Proficient in utilizing litigation support software and Microsoft Office Suite while maintaining excellent organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportCase ManagementDrafting Written DiscoveryTrial PreparationMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsFactual ResearchLegal ResearchDocument ReviewData GatheringOrganizing DocumentsPreparing Discovery RequestsSummarizing RecordsTrial SupportDocument Production

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Summation ProRelativityLitigation Support SoftwareDatabasesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

State Rules of Civil ProcedureFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureDiscoveryDepositionsMediations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff
Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, factual and legal research, document review and analysis, and preparation for hearings, depositions, and mediations
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production through discovery
Research, organize, and summarize records to support data gathering
Organize information and documents in databases
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses
Assist in trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in litigation support and case management
Ability to manage multiple cases and adapt to changes in the work environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience drafting and organizing written discovery and document production
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial
Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedures
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Flexible hybrid and remote opportunities