Paralegal | Civil Defense | 148421

Job Description

Job Description

Let's be direct: This is not a "clerical" placeholder role. Mission Recruiting is representing a stable, respected civil defense boutique in Downtown Los Angeles seeking a high-level Litigation Paralegal to act as the primary operator for a Senior Partner's desk. This is a role for a "Command Center" personality—someone who knows California Civil Procedure inside and out and takes pride in total desk ownership.

The Reality of the Desk

• High-Volume Coordination: You will manage 60 to 70 active litigation matters simultaneously. This requires advanced calendaring, deadline management, and the ability to pivot between three different attorneys' needs without breaking a sweat.
• The "Soup to Nuts" Expectation: We are looking for a professional who is "above" nothing. You'll be drafting complex Tables of Authorities and discovery shells one hour, and handling executive filings or admin duties the next. This desk covers the work of two junior roles; the Senior Partner needs a technician and a gatekeeper in one.
• Expert-Level Filings: You must be a veteran of California State and Federal e-filings. If you can't navigate an emergency filing or format a dispositive motion in your sleep, this isn't the right fit.
• 100% Onsite Stability: The firm values the culture of a collaborative, in-person office. This is a 5-day-a-week onsite role in DTLA. In a world of revolving-door remote work, this firm offers a long-term professional home where the average tenure is 5 to 10+ years.

Why Join This Firm?

• Elite Client Base: Represent Fortune 500 companies within a steady civil defense workflow.
• Mentorship Culture: Join a 30-person team that is professional, supportive, and collegial. You aren't just staff; you are a critical part of the litigation strategy.
• Financial Security: * Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 (DOE).
• Benefits: 50% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer contributions and Safe Harbor matching.
• Perks: Commuter benefits, adoption assistance, and education assistance ($1,500/year).

Candidate Parameters

• 5+ years of litigation support/paralegal experience (Defense background preferred).
• Mastery of CA Civil Procedure: Advanced calendaring, discovery shells, and e-filing are mandatory.
• Stability: A verifiable track record of long-term tenure in prior roles.
• The Mindset: You enjoy being the "Right Hand" and find satisfaction in keeping a high-stakes litigation desk running perfectly.

Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000

Reference: 148421