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Legal Ease LLC

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Employment Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Employment Litigation Paralegal Our client is looking for an Employment Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years to join their wonderful firm located in downtown San Diego. This role is hybrid. Ideal ...

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Legal Ease LLC

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Employment Litigation Paralegal

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Employment Litigation Paralegal Our client is looking for an Employment Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years to join their wonderful firm located in downtown San Diego. This role is hybrid. Ideal ...

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Robert Half

Employment Litigation Paralegal

River Edge, NJ · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Employment Law Litigation Paralegal to join our growing plaintiff-side employment law team in New Jersey. This full-time, onsite position is ideal ...

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TEEMA

Employment Law Paralegal

Oakland, CA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

... Employment Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex California employment law ... The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and ...

Trandon Associates, Inc

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Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

River Edge, NJ · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Employment Law Litigation Paralegal to join our growing plaintiff-side employment law team in New Jersey. This full-time, onsite position is ideal ...

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How much do employment litigation paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for employment litigation paralegal in the United States is $68,496.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Employment Litigation Paralegal vs Civil Litigation Paralegal?

AspectEmployment Litigation ParalegalCivil Litigation Paralegal
CredentialsParalegal certificate or associate degree, legal trainingParalegal certificate or associate degree, legal training
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments focusing on employment disputesLaw firms, courts, or corporate legal teams handling various civil cases
Industry UsagePrimarily in employment law and workplace disputesBroader civil law cases including personal injury, contracts, and property
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Employment Litigation Paralegals specialize in cases related to workplace disputes, employment law, and employee rights, often working closely with employment attorneys. Civil Litigation Paralegals handle a wider range of civil cases, including personal injury, contracts, and property disputes. While both roles require similar legal training and credentials, their focus areas and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Employment Litigation Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,496 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Employment Litigation Paralegal

Legal Ease LLC

San Diego, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Employment Litigation Paralegal

Our client is looking for an Employment Litigation Paralegal with 3 years to join their wonderful firm located in downtown San Diego. This role is hybrid. Ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of employment litigation by managing case files, preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in employment law matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
  • Manage case files, court filings, service of process, and litigation calendars.
  • Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, production, and tracking.
  • Prepare deposition notices, coordinate depositions, and organize exhibits and witness files.
  • Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other legal research platforms.
  • Maintain case databases, discovery logs, and document management systems.
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and courtroom support.
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with court rules, scheduling orders, and internal deadlines.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor#39;s degree preferred.
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.

Skills amp; Experience

  • 3 years of paralegal litigation experience, preferably in employment litigation.
  • Experience with wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters.
  • Proficiency with Lexis, Westlaw, Relativity, EDGAR, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and document management skills.

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