Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Trial Paralegal to support attorneys at a plaintiff-side asbestos and mesothelioma law firm. This is a hands-on, trial-focused role for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, anticipating attorney needs, and taking ownership of trial preparation and logistics. This individual will focus exclusively on supporting trials rather than managing an independent caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of trial preparation, organization, and logistics from start to finish.
- Prepare trial exhibits, legal documents, court filings, and witness materials.
- Coordinate with court clerks, witnesses, attorneys, and other legal professionals.
- Provide hands-on support to attorneys throughout trials, anticipating needs and solving problems proactively.
- Assist with day-to-day attorney needs during trials, including scheduling, meals, travel arrangements, and personal errands.
- Travel with attorneys for extended periods, providing both paralegal and executive assistant support.
- Ensure attorneys remain organized, prepared, and focused throughout trial proceedings.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of trial experience required.
- Paralegal experience in civil litigation; plaintiff-side experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and work independently.
- Comfortable supporting attorneys in both legal and administrative capacities.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the year, potentially for 1–2 months at a time.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trial environment.
Travel Expectations
- Approximately 2–3 trials annually, with extended travel depending on trial length.
- Most trials take place in Los Angeles, with additional cases in Hawaii, New York, Chicago, and South Carolina.
- Candidates must be comfortable being away from home for weeks or months at a time.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate is someone who loves the strategy, preparation, and excitement of trial work but prefers to operate behind the scenes. They are resourceful, highly dependable, quick-thinking, and willing to do whatever is needed to keep attorneys focused on winning their cases.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be deeply involved in high-stakes litigation without being the person standing in front of the jury.
You should be proficient in:
- asbestos
- Paralegal
- trial
- mesothelioma