Discovery & Litigation Paralegal – Public Sector

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal for the Employment Litigation Division. The role concentrates on discovery matters, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and production of documents, with deposition transcript summarization and drafting of memoranda and related pleadings.

The position requires a Paralegal certificate or a degree with 24 law-related units, strong ethics, and excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with attorneys, staff,

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in paralegal studies with at least 24 semester units in law-related courses, accredited by a recognized body.
• A self-motivated, quick learner who can work with minimal supervision.
• Impeccable ethics with excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to collaborate with attorneys, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Handle discovery matters including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and production of documents.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and prepare legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Draft declarations, discovery motions, and summary judgment pleadings.
• Assist with preparing trial documents and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Ethics

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree (≥24 units)

Job description

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal for the Employment Litigation Division. The role concentrates on discovery matters, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and production of documents, with deposition transcript summarization and drafting of memoranda and related pleadings.

The position requires a Paralegal certificate or a degree with 24 law-related units, strong ethics, and excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with attorneys, staff,