Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal LHH Recruiting is seeking a detail oriented, deadline driven Litigation Paralegal for a direct hire job to support our client's attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings hands on experience with e-filing, discovery management, and trial preparation, is fluent in Excel, and communicates clearly with attorneys, clients, courts, and vendors. Key Responsibilities E-Filing & Court Procedures: Prepare and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, and other submissions in federal and state courts; manage service lists and calendaring of deadlines. Discovery Management: Coordinate discovery requests and responses; manage document productions, privilege logs, and Bates labeling; track deadlines and follow up with clients and custodians. Case Management: Maintain case files, indexes, and docketing; organize case chronology and evidence files; manage exhibits and deposition materials. Drafting & Proofing: Draft routine pleadings, discovery shells, cite check, and proofread filings for accuracy, compliance, and formatting. Trial & Hearing Support: Assist with trial notebooks, witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and logistics; support attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trial. Research & Analysis: Conduct factual research; summarize depositions and medical/employment records; prepare timelines and damages charts. Client & Vendor Coordination: Liaise with clients, experts, court reporters, and e-discovery vendors; manage subpoena process and records retrieval. Data & Reporting (Excel): Build and maintain discovery trackers, privilege logs, damages models, and production indices using advanced Excel functions (filters, pivots, lookups). Qualifications Experience: Previous litigation experience required (e-filing, litigation terminology, discovery management, trial preparation). 3+ years of law firm experience preferred. Technical: Fluent in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation, filters); proficient with Microsoft 365 and common litigation tools (e-filing portals, PDF tools; e-discovery platforms a plus). Communication: Strong written and verbal communication; professional, clear, and concise with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Organization: Extremely organized, proactive, and deadline-driven with excellent attention to detail and follow through. Education/Certification: Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred; bachelor’s degree a plus. Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year Search managed by: Chris Collins Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr