Hybrid Lead Litigation Paralegal – Complex Matters

ABA Search, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. represents a large, top-tier international law firm seeking a lead litigation paralegal for complex matters across discovery, trial, and arbitration.

The role includes mentoring junior paralegals and coordinating cross-functional teams in litigation projects. The position offers a hybrid schedule with preference for candidates near Los Angeles, Palo Alto, or San Francisco offices, and requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a major firm, strong organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal at an Am Law 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
• Experience across all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial, and in preparing for and attending trials, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in both leadership and support roles within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.
• Implement case calendaring systems and organize and maintain case documents for the attorney team.
• Coordinate and oversee junior paralegals and support staff on large litigation matters and investigations, from discovery through trial or arbitration.
• Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, vendors, and outside counsel on trial and arbitration logistics.
• Lead discovery and witness preparation support efforts.
• Draft, review, and analyze legal documents and conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Mentor and train junior paralegals on firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity with sensitive firm and client information.

Skills

Litigation support

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discover

LiveNote

CaseMap

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ABA Search, Inc. represents a large, top-tier international law firm seeking a lead litigation paralegal for complex matters across discovery, trial, and arbitration.

The role includes mentoring junior paralegals and coordinating cross-functional teams in litigation projects. The position offers a hybrid schedule with preference for candidates near Los Angeles, Palo Alto, or San Francisco offices, and requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a major firm, strong organizational skills, and