Litigation Paralegal

Valentine Recruiting • Los Angeles, CA • 14h ago

Note: This position is a primarily on-site role at the Los Angeles office. Limited remote work may be available.

About Our ClientOur client is a prominent law firm with a solid reputation in California, known for handling high-stakes, complex litigation across multiple areas of law. The firm collaborates closely with both public and private clients, tackling intricate legal challenges and providing innovative solutions. With a history of success and a dedicated litigation team, they serve as a trusted partner for their clients’ most critical legal matters.

Job Description

Provide comprehensive support to attorneys within the litigation team, from initial case filing through trial and post-trial phases.
Manage case files, oversee document production, and maintain discovery logs.
Prepare for depositions and hearings, including creating witness outlines and organizing exhibit documents.
Draft, review, and revise legal documents with attention to detail.
Conduct legal research, including cite-checking for accuracy in legal briefs.
Coordinate with litigation support for eDiscovery and document review processes.
Meet an annual billable hour target and provide reliable, high-quality client service.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450.
Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with California law knowledge.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions.
Proficient with eDiscovery tools (e.g., iPro) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Skilled with Westlaw and/or Lexis for legal research.
Strong understanding of California legal procedures, rules, and eDiscovery processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills, with attention to ethical standards and confidentiality.

Why is This a Great Opportunity