CA Civil Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery

Defiant Law; California (MO); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Defiant Law is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys in managing civil litigation and arbitration matters in California. The role requires handling complex case files with limited supervision and a strong understanding of California civil procedure and court rules.

You will draft documents, prepare discovery, manage deadlines, and coordinate with clients and counsel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, high accuracy, and the ability to prioritize

Qualificações

• Must satisfy California paralegal requirements.
• Experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure, court rules, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Ability to draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF software, e-filing, and case-management software.
• On-site availability in Rancho Cucamonga.

Responsabilidades

• Manage civil litigation files from initiation through resolution or trial.
• Draft, review, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, declarations, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation, document production, exhibit organization, and subpoena compliance.
• Prepare trial materials, including witness and exhibit lists, trial binders, demonstrative materials, and pretrial filings.
• Calendar and monitor hearings, discovery deadlines, filing deadlines, trial dates, and other case-related obligations.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other parties.
• Maintain complete and organized case files.
• Review records and evidence, summarize relevant information, and identify missing documents or factual issues.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, factual investigations, settlement preparation, and hearing or trial preparation.
• File and serve documents in California state courts and other applicable forums.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff when requested.
• Serve as a professional liaison between attorneys, clients, staff, and outside parties.
• Perform additional litigation and administrative duties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Civil litigation

Legal drafting

Case management

Client communication

Deadline management

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Electronic filing systems

Case-management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Defiant Law is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys in managing civil litigation and arbitration matters in California. The role requires handling complex case files with limited supervision and a strong understanding of California civil procedure and court rules.

You will draft documents, prepare discovery, manage deadlines, and coordinate with clients and counsel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, high accuracy, and the ability to prioritize