Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Madison-Davis, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC, a well-established law firm in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This hybrid role offers three days in the office and two remote, with exposure to case management, discovery, e‑discovery, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial litigation teams in a law firm.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with legal documentation and filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of commercial litigation, from case initiation through trial.
• Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and court documents in state and federal courts.
• Maintain comprehensive case files, databases, calendars, deadlines, and litigation-related documentation.
• Coordinate document review and production, including Bates labeling and discovery organization.
• Conduct factual research and assist with case investigations as needed.
• Coordinate subpoenas and third-party records requests, including tracking materials and follow-ups.
• Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and other litigation-related materials.
• Support e-discovery activities involving collection, review, organization, and production of electronically stored information.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing evidence and exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and onsite trial support.
• Accurately record time in the firm's billing system with detailed entries.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Legal research

Tools

Billing software

e-discovery tools

Job description

Office Status: Hybrid – Los Angeles or Santa Monica, CA

Overview:

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote, along with exposure to substantive case management, discovery, e‑discovery, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of commercial litigation, from case initiation through trial.
• Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court documents in state and federal courts.
• Maintain comprehensive case files, databases, calendars, deadlines, and litigation‑related documentation.
• Coordinate document review and production, including proofreading, Bates labeling, discovery organization, and preparation of materials for pleadings and motions.
• Conduct factual research and assist with case investigations as needed.
• Coordinate subpoenas and third‑party records requests, including tracking outstanding materials and follow‑ups.
• Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and other litigation‑related materials at the direction of attorneys.
• Support e‑discovery activities involving the collection, review, organization, and production of electronically stored information.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing evidence and exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and providing onsite trial support.
• Accurately record time in the firm’s billing system and ensure entries are sufficiently detailed and compliant with billing requirements.