Litigation Paralegal

Health & Life Sciences Litigation Paralegal – Los Angeles, CA

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Health & Life Sciences Litigation Paralegal to join our Los Angeles office. This role offers a hybrid schedule and will provide direct litigation support to attorneys in our Health & Life Sciences practice group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all stages of complex litigation, including case organization, document management, and trial preparation
• Manage large-scale document productions, including e-discovery, database maintenance, and coordination with vendors
• Prepare, cite-check, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Draft and manage subpoenas, medical record authorizations, and summaries of medical records and depositions
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and hearing binders
• Coordinate filings in state and federal courts, including electronic filing systems
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to support ongoing case activity

Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in health care, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences litigation
• Candidates must possess either an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or a bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an experienced California attorney
• Strong knowledge of litigation case management, discovery processes, and court filing procedures
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and litigation support software strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and large case files in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with direct client and expert interaction
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule from our Los Angeles office

What We Offer

At Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off: PTO begins to accumulate immediately, plus paid holidays
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contribution

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience and years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Tucker Ellis LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Statement

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.