Civil Litigation ParalegalLegal Assistant

Malcolm Cisneros; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Litigation Attorneys throughout the case lifecycle. The role requires drafting pleadings, managing e-filings, and coordinating with clients and courts.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of civil litigation support, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Multi-state and federal e-filing experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines; manage e-filings.
• Communicate with clients and update case management system.
• Open, maintain, and update case files.
• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

Mid-sized Law Firm seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide direct support to our Litigation Attorneys. The ideal candidate will have extensive civil litigation experience and be comfortable independently managing litigation-related assignments, drafting legal documents, coordinating filings, and assisting attorneys throughout the life cycle of a case.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court documents; calendaring hearings and litigation deadlines; coordinating and completing e-filings in multiple state and federal courts; handling client communications and client-facing system updates; opening, maintaining, and updating case files through the Firm’s case management system; and providing direct assistance to attorneys in managing active case files and litigation matters.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited and approved paralegal education program.
• 10+ years of substantive civil litigation paralegal experience
• Extensive hands-on experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Strong legal drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court documents
• Multi-state and federal court e-filing experience
• Direct attorney support and case management experience, including deadlines, filings, and active litigation matters
• Knowledge of court- and county-specific filing procedures, including hearing requests and calendaring
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service, professional communication, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Mortgage and title industry experience highly preferred
• Legal calendaring and Notary experience a plus

Pay range is $33-$38 per hour and is based on experience. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based on performance and Firm approval. During the initial training period of approximately 30 days, regular in-office attendance, Monday through Friday will be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check prior to the initial start date.

Company Description

Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation is a minority-owned law firm that has built its core business on the representation of financial institutions in the servicing of both commercial and residential property portfolios. Malcolm Cisneros is a full service provider in the default industry for the entire Western region and multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. We represent the financial institutions in connection with their defaulted consumer and commercial loans. Our areas of practice include Litigation, Appellate Work, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Foreclosure and Title.

The firm builds solid, long-lasting partnerships with our clients. We are personally committed to listening to our clients, identifying issues, and providing strategic solutions and legal advice that uniquely respond to their individual objectives. It is this personal connection, along with our unswerving commitment to excellence, that sets Malcolm Cisneros apart from other law firms.