Litigation Paralegal - Remote/Hourly

30-Day Trial Engagement (Confidential Search)

Calabasas, CA (Hybrid) • Contract • $65-$95/hr

This is a confidential search conducted by Interdependence on behalf of a longstanding strategic legal partner — a Calabasas-based plaintiff’s trial boutique — for a 30-day freelance litigation paralegal engagement in support of a California Superior Court jury trial set for June 2026. The engaging law firm will be disclosed to qualified candidates following execution of a standard mutual non‑disclosure agreement and completion of a conflict check.

This is a sprint‑style engagement with daily deliverables, close attorney supervision, a clear end date, and above‑market compensation paid weekly. The right candidate is a seasoned California civil litigation paralegal between trials who can plug into a trial team and contribute substantively from day one.

Approximately 30 days, beginning immediately, through approximately one week post‑verdict (estimated mid‑June 2026).

Weekend and evening availability required during trial.

Most work remote.

Rate: $65-$95 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications. Paid weekly via 1099 directly by the engaging law firm.

The engaging law firm is the contracting party for this role. the working relationship, supervision, and payment will run through the law firm.

Supervision: Direct supervision by lead trial counsel and senior associate counsel, under California Business & Professions Code § 6452.

Motion in limine logistics: tracking deadlines, formatting, e‑filing through LASC One Legal or File &Serve Xpress, assembling judge’s courtesy copies.

Trial notebook assembly and ongoing maintenance through verdict.

Cite‑checking and California Style Manual compliance on motions, oppositions, and trial briefs.

Document review support — productions are substantially complete but supplementation is anticipated.

Compliance with California Business & Professions Code § 6450: ABA‑approved paralegal program, paralegal certificate from an accredited institution, baccalaureate degree with one year of qualifying experience, or high school diploma with three years of qualifying experience under attorney supervision.

Minimum five (5) years of California civil litigation paralegal experience.

Fluency in the Los Angeles Superior Court e‑filing ecosystem (One Legal, File & Serve Xpress, or Case Anywhere).

Hands‑on competence with California Code of Civil Procedure deadlines, the California Rules of Court, and Los Angeles Superior Court local rules.

Working knowledge of CCP §§ 998, 2024.030, the 2034 series, and the CACI jury instruction structure.

Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro (Bates stamping, redaction, OCR), and at least one document review or trial‑presentation platform (TrialDirector, OnCue, or equivalent).

Prior trial‑team experience on premises liability, TBI, or catastrophic personal injury matter.

Experience with medical‑records review and expert‑file management (life care planning, neuropsychology, vocational economics, biomechanics).

Meaningful, substantive trial‑team work on a significant matter — not document‑review‑by‑the‑yard.

Above‑market compensation paid weekly, not on net‑30 terms.

A professional reference for future engagements, contingent on performance.

You cannot commit to the full 30‑day engagement through verdict, including weekends and evenings during trial.

You are not authorized to perform paralegal work in California under B&P § 6450.

The search is conducted by Interdependence on behalf of a strategic legal partner. Interdependence and the engaging law firm are equal‑opportunity engagers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.