Senior Paralegal/Litigation - Remote

Location: Santa Monica, CA / San Diego, CA

Remote/Hybrid

Pay Range: $50 - $60/hr+ (Based on Experience)

Responsibilities Include:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

ABA‑approved paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience in wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, or FLSA collective actions

Familiarity with class action administration, mass client communications, and multi‑plaintiff case management

Experience working in a contingency fee litigation environment

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