Trial Paralegal & Discovery Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Trial Paralegal & Discovery Paralegal Opportunities | Century City or Costa Mesa

A prestigious Southern California law firm is seeking two experienced Litigation Paralegals to join its growing team. The firm handles sophisticated, high-stakes matters for notable clients and is known for its collaborative culture, strong employee retention, and commitment to professional development.

These openings offer the opportunity to focus in either Trial Support or Discovery, depending on experience and career interests.

Why This Firm?

The litigation team works on complex cases from inception through trial and provides paralegals with meaningful responsibility and direct attorney interaction.

• Long-tenured team with many employees celebrating 10, 15, and 20+ years at the firm.
• Sophisticated, high-profile litigation matters.
• Collegial environment where team members work together and support one another.
• Significant hands-on involvement in substantive litigation work.
• Exposure to notable clients and complex legal disputes.
• Strong reputation and stable platform for long-term career growth.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 DOE

Hybrid Schedule - 2 Days On-Site in Century City or Costa Mesa

Position 1: Trial Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trial from inception through verdict.
• Coordinate witnesses, experts, exhibits, and trial logistics.
• Draft and organize trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials.
• Prepare deposition summaries and assist with motions in limine.
• Attend trial and provide courtroom support.
• Work closely with attorneys on trial strategy and preparation.
• Utilize trial presentation software and litigation technology.

Position 2: Discovery Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery.
• Draft, coordinate, and track subpoenas and third-party records requests.
• Handle large-scale document review, analysis, and production projects.
• Support eDiscovery collections, review workflows, and productions.
• Organize case documents and maintain litigation databases.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, vendors, and third parties regarding discovery matters.
• Utilize litigation support and eDiscovery platforms to manage complex document-intensive cases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Challenging and sophisticated litigation matters
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career stability and advancement opportunities

Position 1: Trial Paralegal Requirements

1. Prior trial experience.
2. Strong experience supporting attorneys through all phases of trial preparation.
3. Paralegal Certificate or California paralegal attestation required.

Position 2: Discovery Paralegal Requirements

1. Extensive experience handling discovery and subpoenas.
2. Knowledge of eDiscovery workflows and platforms.
3. Paralegal Certificate or California paralegal attestation required.

Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Vice President, McKinley Horwitz, at McKinley.Horwitz[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with either "Trial Paralegal" or "Discovery Paralegal" in the subject line.