Law Firms
Litigation Paralegal
Law Firms, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Summary:
The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys with all aspects of the litigation process, including case management, document preparation, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong background in personal injury, employment, or similar high-stakes litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial support.
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel, scheduling interviews, depositions, and meetings.
- Manage discovery processes, including document production, organization, and review.
- Prepare materials for court filings and hearings, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally in personal injury, employment law, or complex civil litigation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research software (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).