Litigation Law Paralegal

An established law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Irvine, CA office. This role requires substantial experience with state and federal court procedures and a strong working knowledge of rules of evidence and trial practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient, and able to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, collaborative litigation environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules

File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and File & Serve

Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation matters

Manage all aspects of electronic discovery, including loading, coding, Bates numbering, production logging, and document searches in Relativity

Support attorneys in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including logistics, exhibits, witness and expert preparation, and technology needs

Create and maintain case management repositories for new matters, with primary responsibility for file organization and timely distribution of court filings

Organize discovery, pleadings, research, and case documents for attorney review and trial preparation

Prepare binders for hearings, depositions, and trial

Communicate with clients and opposing counsel to respond to inquiries and provide case updates

Proofread and cite check legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance

Track case deadlines and support overall case management needs

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferred

Five to fifteen years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid‑size or large law firm

Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures

Proficiency with CM/ECF and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw

Relativity experience required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines

Ability to prioritize competing demands and work collaboratively in a team environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

COMPENSATION

Estimated salary range for candidates with five to fifteen years of experience is approximately $80,000 to $105,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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