Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Ochoa & Calderon, APC is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our growing legal team. Our firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury and employment law matters. We are looking for a motivated professional with hands-on civil litigation experience who can independently manage deadlines, assist attorneys through all stages of litigation, and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities Assist attorneys with plaintiff-side personal injury and employment litigation matters. Draft, prepare, and format pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents. Coordinate and calendar court hearings, depositions, mediations, case management conferences, and trial deadlines. Monitor applicable court rules, statutes, and filing deadlines. Prepare and electronically file documents in California Superior Courts. Assist with trial preparation, witness and exhibit lists, and litigation-related materials. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and medical providers. Maintain organized electronic case files and update case management systems. Qualifications Prior experience in California civil litigation required. Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury and/or employment law strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, discovery, and court filing requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic filing platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage multiple cases, and meet strict deadlines. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Why Join Our Team? We offer an opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on meaningful plaintiff-side litigation matters in a collaborative, professional environment. Ochoa & Calderon, APC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochoa & Calderon