Litigation Paralegal - Irvine, CA

An established law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Irvine, CA office. This role requires substantial experience with state and federal court procedures and a strong working knowledge of rules of evidence and trial practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation matters
• Manage all aspects of electronic discovery, including loading, coding, Bates numbering, production logging, and document searches in Relativity
• Support attorneys in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including logistics, exhibits, witness and expert preparation, and technology needs
• Create and maintain case management repositories for new matters, with primary responsibility for file organization and timely distribution of court filings
• Organize discovery, pleadings, research, and case documents for attorney review and trial preparation
• Prepare binders for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel to respond to inquiries and provide case updates
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance
• Track case deadlines and support overall case management needs

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferred
• Five to fifteen years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Relativity experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

COMPENSATION

• Estimated salary range for candidates with five to fifteen years of experience is approximately $80,000 to $105,000