Litigation Paralegal

Role Description

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience to join our Irvine office. The ideal candidate should have previous experience assisting with trial preparation, filing and service of pleadings, organizing and compiling documents and other information, researching case-related files and source, and coordinating with attorneys, courts, and related parties.

This will be a hybrid position.

Litigation Paralegal responsibilities include:

Preparing legal documents, including appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, and summonses.

Responding to Discovery/E-Discovery responses, propounding Discovery, and working with e-Discovery platforms in state and federal courts.

Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and documents.

Assisting lawyers with preparation for arbitration, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

Managing case files, documents, exhibits, and evidence.

Liaising with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and administrative staff.

The successful candidate will also have:

Superb research, writing, and analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail and take pride and ownership of their work product.

Knowledge of state and federal court rules, ensuring pleadings adhere to guidelines.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment for several attorneys and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs

Working knowledge of case management software and Microsoft Office 365

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience and professional growth.

Featured benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume using Easy Apply above.

Screening Call

Our HR Director will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30-minute phone screening.

In-Person or Virtual Interview

Here you’ll meet the hiring team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler is a full-service, modern law firm located in ten cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approach to business, which includes collaborative teaming, professional development opportunities, flexible schedules and a positive work environment. We have been successful for more than 39 years because of our wonderful team.

Tressler has been named to the prestigious U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past five years and we are “Client Recommended” by A.M. Best. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.