Senior Litigation Paralegal

• Join a highly respected litigation team handling complex, high-impact cases from inception through trial.
• Take on a true senior-level role with leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to mentor junior litigation staff.
• Be a key member of the litigation team with significant responsibility and attorney collaboration.
• Work on challenging, meaningful cases in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy annual profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and long-term career stability.
• Grow your career with an organization that values expertise, initiative, and operational excellence.

Location: Lancaster, CA – On-site in a collaborative litigation environment where you'll work closely with attorneys and the litigation support team.

Note: Candidates should have 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience. Personal injury and/or environmental litigation experience is strongly preferred, along with extensive knowledge of California civil procedure.

About Us

We are a well-established litigation firm committed to delivering exceptional legal representation through teamwork, innovation, and outstanding client service. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous growth while providing meaningful opportunities for experienced legal professionals. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload through all phases of litigation, including trial.
• Serve as a senior resource by providing guidance and oversight to junior litigation assistants and legal support staff.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, reviewing responses and identifying deficiencies or strategic issues.
• Review medical records and organize supporting case documentation.
• Identify, retain, and coordinate expert witnesses.
• Coordinate expert examinations and litigation support activities.
• Prepare trial pleadings, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks.
• Attend trials as needed to support attorneys.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and California procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Personal injury and/or environmental litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules.
• Experience managing complex litigation files independently.
• Experience with State Court filings; Federal and Appellate Court filing experience preferred.
• Trial preparation and trial support experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to type at least 70 WPM.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become an integral part of an experienced litigation team where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact case success. We offer challenging work, professional respect, excellent benefits, profit sharing, and a collaborative culture focused on excellence.