Paralegal Full-time Position

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $36.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Join a Trial-Focused Litigation Team

BEHAR | GIBBS | SAVAGE | PAULSON LLP is a growing California litigation firm representing insurance carriers, businesses, and public entities in complex civil litigation matters throughout the state. We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our collaborative team and provide critical support to attorneys handling high-exposure litigation from inception through trial.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful involvement in complex cases, strategy development, and trial preparation.

Practice Areas

Insurance Defense

Complex Litigation

Public Entity Defense

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Litigation Support

Manage litigation files from case inception through trial

Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines

Coordinate and process filings in California state and federal courts

Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Legal Research & Document Preparation

Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and/or LexisNexis

Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents

Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and litigation analyses

Discovery

Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission

Organize, review, and analyze document productions

Prepare meet-and-confer correspondence and discovery-related materials

Medical records; coordinate the retention of medical experts and transmit medical records and case materials for expert review.

Motion & Pleading Support

Assist attorneys in preparing motions, including summary judgment motions, demurrers, motions to strike, and discovery motions

Compile supporting exhibits, declarations, and evidentiary materials

Prepare filings for court submission

Deposition & Trial Support

Coordinate deposition scheduling and preparation

Summarize deposition transcripts and key testimony

Assist attorneys during depositions, mediations, and trial

Organize trial exhibits, witness files, and trial binders

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in litigation

Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules

Experience with California court e‑filing systems

Proficiency with Westlaw and/or LexisNexis

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Why Join BGSP?

Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters

Gain hands‑on exposure to all phases of litigation and trial preparation

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

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