Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its litigation team in Southern California. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded litigation professional capable of supporting attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of sophisticated and complex commercial litigation matters. Responsibilities will span discovery and e-discovery, state and federal court filings, case management, subpoena and third-party records retrieval, document management, and trial preparation. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys throughout all stages of complex litigation matters. Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents in California state and federal courts. Create, organize, maintain, and track electronic and physical case files. Monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, statutes, hearing dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical case dates. Manage litigation documents, including document review, proofreading, Bates labeling, organization, and preparation of materials for discovery responses, pleadings, motions, and hearings. Conduct factual research and assist with investigations relating to litigation matters. Lead subpoena preparation, issuance, tracking, and third-party records retrieval efforts. Draft correspondence, memoranda, chronologies, and other materials at the direction of attorneys. Assist with e-discovery processes, including collection, review, organization, processing, and production of electronically stored information (ESI). Support written and document discovery in state and federal court proceedings. Assist with trial preparation, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and maintaining trial materials. Attend and provide litigation and trial support as required. Accurately record billable time, using clear and appropriate billing descriptions. Independently manage multiple matters while effectively prioritizing assignments and meeting competing deadlines. Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information. Collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, litigation support personnel, and other internal teams. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience , with a strong preference for commercial litigation. Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Demonstrated litigation experience with knowledge of state and federal court procedures and filing requirements. Experience preparing and electronically filing pleadings and other legal documents in state and federal courts. Experience managing discovery, subpoenas, document productions, and complex or high-volume case files. Familiarity with e-discovery and electronically stored information (ESI). Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and take ownership of assigned matters. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, matters, deadlines, and competing priorities in a demanding environment. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required by case or trial demands. This is a hybrid position , with an expected schedule of three days onsite and two days remote . The position may be based in either their Los Angeles or Santa Monica office . #J-18808-Ljbffr Frederick Fox