Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for a legal specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage complex case activity, maintain organized records, and help attorneys move matters forward efficiently. The position offers a broad range of litigation work, from discovery and legal research to deposition coordination and trial preparation, while working closely with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
Responsibilities:
• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development and discovery through trial preparation and post-trial follow-up.
• Maintain well-organized case files, exhibits, and litigation records while tracking deadlines and ensuring documentation remains complete and accessible.
• Review large sets of produced documents, assess responsiveness and compliance, prepare draft correspondence for attorney review, and identify materials for potential exhibit use.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law, then prepare concise summaries to assist with strategy and case progression.
• Draft and help manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, and assist with discovery responses.
• Prepare medical record summaries, assemble witness-related materials, and support witness outreach and meeting coordination.
• Organize deposition and trial materials, including exhibit sets, binders, schedules, and related logistics, with occasional travel as needed for court support.
• Communicate with clients to collect information, provide case status updates, and help ensure legal matters continue moving in line with expectations.
• Offer day-to-day guidance to paralegals and administrative team members by sharing effective litigation support practices and workflow knowledge.
• At least 4 years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally within civil litigation matters.
• Strong working knowledge of federal court procedures and California state court rules, including filing requirements and litigation deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare discovery materials, legal correspondence, pleadings, and motion-related documents with accuracy and professionalism.
• Advanced skills in formatting legal filings, including tables of contents, tables of authorities, and proper citation use.
• Proficiency with case management platforms, e-discovery processes, and legal software used in active litigation environments.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal setting.