Hybrid Litigation Paralegal - E-Discovery & Trials

Musick, Peeler & Garrett; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parking

FSA plans

Professional development

Remote work after 45 days

Job summary

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of civil litigation experience. The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with a hybrid schedule and two remote workdays per week after 45 days.

The candidate will support a broad range of matters, including business, employment, and insurance cases, coordinating document production, e-discovery, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Strong background in e-discovery, including e-discovery platform administration and document production management
• Trial experience, including preparation of pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial
• Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (2010 or higher), Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred
• Westlaw/Lexis Nexis experience

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation matters, including organization and review of client documents
• Review, redact, and prepare documents for production
• Manage and support all phases of e-discovery, including administering and navigating platforms; coordinate document collection and production, maintain data integrity, and assist attorneys with production deadlines
• Retrieve, organize, and prepare exhibits for court filings
• Review discovery, summarize depositions, and assist in preparing discovery responses
• Analyze medical and billing records, including preparation of page and line summaries
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate document productions
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors
• Assist with document analysis, chart preparation, jurisdictional research, and expert information gathering as needed

Skills

Civil litigation

E-discovery

Document management

Pretrial support

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Westlaw/Lexis Nexis

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Excel

Job description

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of civil litigation experience. The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with a hybrid schedule and two remote workdays per week after 45 days.

The candidate will support a broad range of matters, including business, employment, and insurance cases, coordinating document production, e-discovery, and trial preparation.