Jr. Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a well-established California law firm, is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to build a long-term legal career and gain hands-on experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process.

The firm is open to candidates who are early in their careers, including recent graduates with relevant internships, as well as those with 1+ years of substantive litigation experience. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and excited about working closely with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation matters
• Draft, organize, and file legal documents with state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
• Prepare exhibits, binders, and materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial
• Conduct basic legal and factual research
• Track deadlines and assist with calendaring important case dates
• Coordinate document production and discovery materials
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as needed
• Support attorneys and senior paralegals on a variety of litigation-related projects

Qualifications

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Open to candidates with:

• Internship experience in a law firm or legal department, or 1+ years of litigation paralegal/legal assistant experience
• Understanding of litigation procedures and legal terminology
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite