Paralegal | Civil Litigation | 148615
$90,000–$140,000 year
On-site · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Paralegal position in a plaintiff-side Civil Litigation practice (Los Angeles) focused on active litigation responsibilities, trial preparation and trial support. Core duties include drafting complaints, pleadings, and discovery responses; preparing meet-and-confer letters and discovery motions; assisting with law and motion practice; preparing subpoenas and deposition materials; managing document productions; summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts; assisting with expert discovery; maintaining litigation calendars and deadlines; preparing trial materials and exhibits; coordinating with clients, experts, vendors, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel; conducting legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis; assisting with CA state and federal e-filing procedures. Requires strong litigation experience, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys. Active Paralegal Certificate required; JD not possessed. In-office environment in Los Angeles; compensation $90,000–$140,000 BOE; full-time with benefits and PTO.”,
Required Qualifications
- Active Paralegal Certificate
- Experience in civil litigation for plaintiff-side matters
- Strong drafting and discovery experience
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and e-filing procedures in CA/US courts
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates must not possess a JD
Desired Qualifications
- 5–10+ years civil litigation experience preferred
- Candidates with 3+ years strong litigation experience may be considered
- Plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly preferred
- Strong drafting and discovery experience required
- Experience with trial preparation and trial support strongly preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys
- Active Paralegal Certificate
- References required
- Candidates must not possess a JD
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