Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: W-2
Compensation: $30 per hour

About the Role

Equivity is seeking a Paralegal with at least three years of experience in a California law firm. This role supports attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including drafting and filing documents, managing discovery and deadlines, and preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts.
• Assist with discovery, document review, and production.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track critical deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trial activities.
• Support attorneys with case preparation and legal research.
• Organize case files, exhibits, pleadings, and supporting documents.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Provide case updates and proactively identify deadlines and follow-up needs.

Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of recent litigation paralegal experience in a California law firm.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, court rules, e-filing requirements, and deadlines.
• Experience with discovery and pretrial preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with limited supervision.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace.
• Availability and responsiveness during California business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software.
• Experience working in a fully remote legal environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools used to improve legal and administrative workflows.

Benefits

• Compensation increase after 6 months.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid sick leave and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Employee Assistance Program and BenefitHub employee discounts.
• Cell phone, internet, and approved business expense reimbursement.
• Clio certification and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, fully remote work environment.

Why Join Equivity?

Join a collaborative team that helps law firms operate more effectively. Equivity offers remote flexibility, operational support, diverse client assignments, and a culture that values autonomy, professionalism, and continued growth.

Ready to bring your California litigation experience to a flexible remote role? Apply today.

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