Junior Paralegal

Hire Options, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Options Inc. is seeking a Junior Paralegal to support our Los Angeles or Orange County office. The role focuses on assisting litigation teams with case management, discovery materials, and court filings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate, 1–2 years paralegal experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Prior internship or litigation experience is a plus; we offer equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• 1–2 years of paralegal experience required.
• MS Office Suite required.
• Prior legal internship, law firm, or litigation experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and track correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Maintain case tracking logs.
• Prepare court filings and assemble courtesy copies for court submissions.
• Create trial binders and materials for litigation teams.
• Coordinate court reporters for hearings and depositions and maintain scheduling records.
• Provide litigation support during trials.
• Cover receptionist breaks as needed.

Skills

Paralegal duties

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Law firm is seeking a Junior Paralegal to support their Los Angeles or Orange County office.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and track correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials
• Maintain case tracking logs
• Prepare court filings and assemble courtesy copies for court submissions
• Create trial binders and materials for litigation teams
• Coordinate court reporters for hearings and depositions and maintain scheduling records
• Provide litigation support during trials
• Cover receptionist breaks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree & Paralegal certificate required
• At least 1-2 years of paralegal experience required
• MS Office Suite required
• Prior legal internship, law firm, or litigation experience highly desired

Hire Options Inc. and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Salary Range: $80-84K