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, we'd 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

\nCompany 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 you've been looking for a place where your judgment is trusted and your work is meaningful, we'd 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 you've been looking for a place where your judgment is trusted and your work is meaningful, we'd 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.