Litigation Paralegal

Our client is seeking a experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join their Los Angeles office. This non-exempt, hourly position reports to the Office Head and works closely with attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services.

Job Post Description

Administrative Responsibilities:

Draft and prepare error-free correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents

Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy

Record time and billing entries daily

Maintain client SharePoint sites and ensure compliance with client procedures

Foster strong professional relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff while maintaining confidentiality

Paralegal Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of civil litigation from pre-litigation through trial including mediation and settlement

Perform legal research to support case strategy including relevant statutes and case law

Draft legal documents including written discovery, subpoenas, and discovery motions

Review and respond to discovery requests including preparing relevant objections

Prepare exhibits and supporting documents for depositions, motions, and trials

Active involvement in deposition preparation including drafting notices, preparing exhibits, and summarizing transcripts

Prepare subpoenas, authorizations, and requests to agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, DIR, and others

Trial preparation including exhibits, notebooks, jury instructions, verdict forms, and pre-trial filings

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of civil litigation paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm

Minimum 3 years of Labor and Employment law paralegal experience

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification required

Strong understanding of federal and state court rules, discovery procedures, and litigation processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, Relativity, Westlaw, and LexMachina

Prior employment law experience preferred

Availability to work overtime as needed

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Equal opportunity employer