Hybrid Litigation Practice Assistant/Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) LLP in Irvine, CA, seeks a hybrid Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal to support litigation attorneys. This on-site role requires strong litigation support and admin skills, including e-filing and document management.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years of law firm experience and a Paralegal Certificate. Responsibilities include drafting and editing pleadings, handling electronic discovery, calendar management, and assisting with depositions and trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate with 5–15 years litigation firm experience.
• Experience e-filing in California State and Federal Courts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and discreet with client confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiarity with electronic document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Format and edit litigation documents for civil pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Manage electronic discovery including reviews, coding, and bates numbering.
• Coordinate with court personnel; file documents in federal/state courts.
• Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials; assist with witnesses and tech.
• Proofread all written work and calendar court deadlines.
• Organize discovery and pleadings for attorney review.
• Support conflicts checks, new matter openings, and engagement letters.
• Assist with firm billing/timekeeping and client bill review.
• Arrange attorney travel and reimbursements.

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing

Document management

Microsoft Office

Relativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) LLP in Irvine, CA, seeks a hybrid Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal to support litigation attorneys. This on-site role requires strong litigation support and admin skills, including e-filing and document management.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years of law firm experience and a Paralegal Certificate. Responsibilities include drafting and editing pleadings, handling electronic discovery, calendar management, and assisting with depositions and trials.