Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

Litigation Paralegal (Trial Focus – Entertainment & Commercial Litigation)

Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 base salary (DOE; flexibility for senior candidates) Location: Santa Monica, CA (Fully Remote; onsite presence required in Los Angeles during trial and key litigation events) Employment Type: Direct Hire

A highly collaborative, litigation‑focused law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a lean and growing team handling entertainment and commercial litigation, including high‑stakes contract disputes. This is a fully remote role day‑to‑day, with meaningful trial exposure and hands‑on responsibility throughout all phases of litigation.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and forward‑thinking—someone who enjoys anticipating attorney needs, taking ownership of cases, and contributing beyond purely administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation calendars and proactively track deadlines, including regular deadline updates to attorneys
• Support all phases of litigation, with an emphasis on trial preparation
• Prepare and manage trial materials, including: trial binders, witness binders, exhibit binders
• Assist with pre‑trial filings and submissions (e.g., motions in limine, witness and exhibit lists)
• Draft and prepare first‑level litigation documents and filings
• Handle document management and organization within internal systems (OneDrive)
• Support eDiscovery and document review (DISCO preferred)
• Perform issue‑based document searches and assist with legal research
• Coordinate trial logistics, including: war room setup, equipment and vendor coordination, on‑site trial support in Los Angeles as needed

Qualifications:

• Litigation paralegal experience in state and/or federal courts of California required
• Trial preparation experience required
• PACER experience preferred
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms: DISCO strongly preferred, Relativity, Everlaw, or other platforms acceptable
• Strong organizational and file management skills
• Highly proactive, anticipatory work style; ability to think ahead and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with occasional in‑person requirements
• Adaptable and open to learning new systems and workflows
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required; relevant education may be accepted in lieu of certification

Work Environment & Highlights:

• Fully remote role with no billable hour requirement
• High‑visibility role with meaningful ownership and impact on cases
• Exposure to substantive litigation work and trial support (not purely administrative)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled