Litigation Paralegal

Join a team where your litigation experience makes an impact. Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP (KMS) is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Huntington Beach, CA office. This role is ideal for a highly organized litigation professional who enjoys managing cases from inception through trial, partnering closely with attorneys, and playing a critical role in achieving successful client outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment, have exceptional attention to detail, and enjoy meaningful trial preparation work, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Litigation Paralegal, you will support a team of attorneys and play an integral role throughout all phases of litigation. Responsibilities include: Preparing and processing records subpoenas and coordinating follow-up with photocopy services Preparing HIPAA authorizations, obtaining signatures, and managing medical record requests Drafting, e-filing, and serving pleadings, motions, and pre-trial documents Organizing, indexing, and managing litigation documents, records, and exhibits Preparing paper and electronic trial binders Assisting with pre-trial and trial preparation Supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution Maintaining case calendars, litigation deadlines, and file organization Coordinating with clients, experts, vendors, courts, and opposing counsel as needed Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing case-related records and discovery materials Experience Required Litigation Paralegal Experience: 3+ years Trial Preparation Experience: 3+ years Required Certification Paralegal Certificate Preferred Qualifications Insurance defense litigation experience Experience supporting attorneys through trial Experience handling large volumes of medical records, discovery, and case documents Familiarity with California state and federal court procedures Schedule & Location(s) Location: Huntington Beach, CA Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5-hour work week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Why Join KMS? Hybrid work schedule available Meaningful case ownership and direct attorney support Engaging, trial-focused litigation work Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators Well-established Southern California law firm with a strong reputation in insurance defense litigation Competitive compensation and benefits package About Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is a well-established California defense litigation firm representing clients in a variety of complex litigation matters. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment for our employees. Any offer of employment with Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The background check may include verification of employment history, education, credentials, professional licenses, and other job-related information. Applicants will be provided all required notices and authorizations prior to any background screening. Failure to meet the firm's employment requirements may result in withdrawal of the employment offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr