Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Investigations & Trial Prep

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of civil and fraud-related litigation in state and federal courts.

The role focuses on investigation, research, discovery, and trial preparation, with responsibilities including factual investigations, document review, and organizing complex evidence using industry tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum five years of litigation experience, including trial and investigative support.
• Experience conducting fraud investigations and using social media or online research tools to develop evidence.
• Comprehensive understanding of California and federal court procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, CM/ECF).
• Proficiency with litigation technology and trial presentation tools (Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector, NetDocuments, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in case development, discovery, and trial preparation for civil and fraud-related litigation matters.
• Conduct factual and fraud investigations, including review of financial records, public documents, and social media content relevant to claims and defenses.
• Assist with discovery projects, including working with subpoenas, written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize evidence and maintain proper chain of custody documentation.
• Prepare and manage trial materials, exhibits, and witness binders; assist with voir dire, jury selection, and courtroom logistics.
• Organize and manage large volumes of case documents and evidence using Relativity, CaseMap, and NetDocuments.
• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other tools.
• Coordinate communication among attorneys, clients, investigators, experts, and witnesses to ensure smooth case development and trial readiness.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Trial preparation

Document management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

CaseMap

NetDocuments

LexisNexis

Westlaw

PowerPoint

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of civil and fraud-related litigation in state and federal courts.

The role focuses on investigation, research, discovery, and trial preparation, with responsibilities including factual investigations, document review, and organizing complex evidence using industry tools.