Litigation Paralegal

With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP ( is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition. The Los Angeles office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly qualified paralegal with 10+ years of civil litigation experience to join our nationally recognized Litigation Division. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience organizing large caseloads, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial. Responsibilities include document review, document production, discovery, indexing, preparing exhibits for filing, e-filing, calendaring, cite-checking, trial preparation and courtroom support and other administrative duties as assigned. Key Responsibilities: Manage all phases of complex civil litigation support from case inception through trial. Organize and maintain large, complex case files, document databases, and eDiscovery materials using platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, or comparable litigation tools. Conduct document review, coordinate document production, and support large-scale discovery efforts. Draft, prepare, and manage discovery requests, responses, exhibits, pleadings, and court filings. Handle electronic filing in federal and state courts. Maintain litigation calendars, monitor court deadlines, and ensure compliance with procedural requirements. Perform legal research and cite-checking using platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including witness files, trial binders, exhibits, case strategy support, and courtroom logistics. Provide trial and courtroom support during hearings and trials. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and court personnel throughout the litigation process. Manage multiple high-profile matters simultaneously while supporting litigation workflow and case management needs. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree ABA approved Paralegal certificate 10+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation Proven litigation skills, including knowledge of document review and production, trial and trial prep experience Experience with CS Disco, Relativity or comparable litigation support software Strong research skills using Westlaw/LexisNexis Highly detail oriented and strong proofreading skills The base annual pay range for this role is between $135,000 – $155,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills, qualifications and experience. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered. EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. 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