Litigation Paralegal

Downtown Law Firm | Civil Litigation

An established downtown law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of solid civil litigation experience, strong attention to detail, emotional maturity, and hands-on experience with e-discovery, preferably DISCO.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to discovery in active civil litigation matters
• Manage, organize, and analyze large volumes of documents
• Prepare documents for production and assist with e-discovery processes
• Draft Judicial Council forms and other court-related filings
• Support attorneys in preparation for depositions, including:
  • Preparing and organizing exhibits
  • Managing exhibits during remote depositions
  • Summarizing deposition transcripts
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, firm personnel, clients, vendors, and other third parties
• Utilize and maintain legal software for:
  • Word processing
  • Document management
  • Spreadsheet and database management
  • E-discovery platforms
  • Timekeeping and legal forms programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience (required)
• Strong working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and civil litigation procedures
• Demonstrated experience with e-discovery software (DISCO preferred)
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail with strong follow-through skills
• Proven project management, time management, and organizational skills
• High level of professionalism and emotional maturity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a team
• Prior experience supporting law firm practice groups
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate (both preferred)

Top Qualifications the Team Is Seeking

1. E-Discovery expertise (DISCO preferred) and 5+ years of solid civil litigation experience
2. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow through on complex tasks
3. A grounded, emotionally mature professional who exercises good judgment

Position Details

• Practice Area: Civil Litigation
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 30-minute lunch
• Location: Downtown (on-site)
• Pay Range (California): $34.62 - $43.27 per hour
  • Final offer commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits

A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is offered, including both traditional and unique law firm perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO & HMO options)
• Dependent and domestic partner coverage
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
• 401(k) participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemedicine
• Cancer supplemental coverage
• Aflac
• Pet health insurance
• Paid parking or transit stipend