Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Irvine, CA | $75-100k


The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys to manage all aspects of litigation matters from inception through trial. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities


* Assist attorneys in all phases of civil and trust litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation

* Draft, review, and file pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and other litigation documents

* Manage court filings in state and federal courts, including e-filing and calendaring deadlines

* Coordinate and manage document production, discovery responses, and document review

* Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and third-party vendors

* Organize and maintain case files

* Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial binders and assist with hearing and trial preparation

* Utilize technology and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow management

* Support attorneys in ensuring matters progress efficiently and effectively

Qualifications


* 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation, trust litigation, probate litigation, or related practice areas

* Strong knowledge of California state court procedures and filing requirements; federal court experience is a plus

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic court filing systems, and legal technology tools

* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

* Paralegal certificate preferred but not required for candidates with substantial litigation experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -062026-423708