Litigation Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Litigation Paralegal
Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC is a downtown Los Angeles law firm representing significant public entity and corporate clients. We are seeking a senior-level Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of experience to join our team.
Our ideal candidate knows their craft, takes pride in their work, and brings high integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. We value confidence, creativity, openness to new ideas, a sense of humor, and excellent communication—particularly with clients. In return, we offer a refreshingly respectful work environment where good people are recognized and supported.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, wed love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Litigation Paralegal works closely with our attorneys to deliver high-quality billable work for our clients. This is a senior-level role requiring substantive expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, discovery motions, and proposed orders for attorney review
Draft and issue subpoenas, and prepare jury instructions
Process, tag, index, and organize voluminous discovery, including documents, electronic communications, and audio and video recordings
Summarize and index depositions, and prepare comprehensive summaries and indexes upon completion of discovery
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LEXIS, and other authoritative sources
E-file in California state and federal courts
Coordinate with experts and witnesses; arrange and confirm trial appearances and testimony
Conduct client and witness interviews and meetings as needed to support case development
Manage calendaring, deadlines, and procedural compliance across an active caseload
Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate (State of California)
Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal
Working knowledge of California state and federal court systems, procedures, and e-filing requirements
Proficiency in Westlaw, LEXIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and case management software
What We Look For
Excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize across multiple matters
Attention to detail and a goal-oriented mindset
A self-starter who works independently and follows through on deliverables
Professional, tactful, and composed under pressure
A team contributor who helps build a positive, collaborative workplace
Reliable attendance, dependability, and accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Company Description Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC is a downtown Los Angeles-based litigation firm with a 40+ year track record representing public entities, municipalities, and corporate clients throughout California and across the United States. Our labor and employment practice is defense-side, serving clients who include governmental agencies and established businesses navigating the full spectrum of employment law matters.

We are a small firm with a culture that punches above its weight. We expect excellence, and we offer something increasingly rare in legal practice: a genuinely respectful, collegial environment where attorneys are treated like professionals. If youve been looking for a place where your judgment is trusted and your work is meaningful, wed like to meet you.

Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. Company Description Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC is a downtown Los Angeles-based litigation firm with a 40+ year track record representing public entities, municipalities, and corporate clients throughout California and across the United States. Our labor and employment practice is defense-side, serving clients who include governmental agencies and established businesses navigating the full spectrum of employment law matters.\r\n\r\nWe are a small firm with a culture that punches above its weight. We expect excellence, and we offer something increasingly rare in legal practice: a genuinely respectful, collegial environment where attorneys are treated like professionals. If youve been looking for a place where your judgment is trusted and your work is meaningful, wed like to meet you.\r\n\r\nAlbright, Yee & Schmit, APC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.