Senior Trial Paralegal - Civil Litigation Defense at Orion Placement

Job Description:

Latest job information from Orion Placement for the position of Senior Trial Paralegal - Civil Litigation Defense. If the Senior Trial Paralegal - Civil Litigation Defense vacancy in San Diego Country Estates matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected civil litigation defense firm handling high-stakes transportation and liability matters.
• Take on a true trial paralegal role where your organization, preparation, and litigation support skills will directly impact case outcomes.
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on meaningful, sophisticated defense matters.
• Be part of a professional, hardworking team that values preparation, quality, and results.
• Grow your career in a role with real ownership, strong responsibility, and visible impact.

Location: This is a full-time, in-person position based in San Diego, offering close collaboration with attorneys and hands-on involvement in active litigation and trial preparation.

Note: Candidates must have strong civil litigation defense paralegal experience in personal injury-related matters and must have meaningful, hands-on trial preparation experience. The client is not looking for someone who merely supported files that happened to go to trial — they want someone who can independently handle high-quality trial prep in this practice area.

About Us We are a civil litigation defense firm focused on complex, high-exposure matters involving transportation, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general liability defense. Our team is known for being strategic, hardworking, and thoroughly prepared, while maintaining a professional and team-oriented environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in civil litigation defense matters from case inception through trial
• Manage and organize case files, pleadings, discovery, medical records, exhibits, and trial materials
• Draft, prepare, and file litigation documents, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence
• Coordinate deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial logistics
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, chronologies, and other pre-trial materials
• Assist with discovery management, document review, and records collection
• Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
• Track deadlines and help ensure matters move forward accurately and efficiently
• Provide high-level trial preparation support with strong attention to detail and organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation defense
• Strong experience supporting personal injury defense matters
• Trial preparation experience required
• Transportation, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, insurance defense, or general liability experience strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong document management, deadline management, and communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Paralegal certificate is a plus, but relevant experience is more important

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a team that values professionalism, preparation, and quality work. This role offers the chance to be a true contributor in sophisticated defense litigation, work closely with experienced trial attorneys, and play an important role in helping the team prepare cases at a high level.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Info:

• Company: Orion Placement
• Position: Senior Trial Paralegal - Civil Litigation Defense
• Work Location: San Diego Country Estates
• Country: US

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