Paralegal - Litigation - Complex Litigation

Complex Litigation Paralegal

Manage and support a complex litigation caseload from inception through trial, with minimal attorney oversight required for day-to-day execution.

Supervise and direct one to two legal assistants, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met.

Serve as a primary point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients, conducting communications professionally and accurately in both English and Spanish.

Manage an extremely high-volume and deadline-sensitive calendar, including court deadlines, statutes of limitations, deposition scheduling, hearings, and filing deadlines across multiple matters.

Coordinate and execute all aspects of court filings in California state and federal courts, including e-filing, physical service, and proof of service preparation.

Oversee service of process, court filings, and discovery requests; ensure timely and proper service in compliance with applicable rules.

Organize and maintain case files, documents, and databases; manage document review and productions.

Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, process servers, court reporters, and vendors.

Support attorneys in deposition and hearing preparation, including compiling exhibits and witness materials.

Identify and flag potential case issues proactively; anticipate attorney needs before being asked.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal in complex civil litigation in California, with plaintiff-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred.

Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; this is a non-negotiable requirement.

Demonstrated experience managing legal assistants or support staff.

Expert-level knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local rules, and filing procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, PACER, CM/ECF, etc.).

Proven ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven calendar across multiple concurrent matters with competing priorities.

Experience handling all phases of litigation: filing, service, discovery, deposition logistics, and motions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of performing independently with minimal training or supervision.