Litigation Assistant/Paralegal

LHH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Litigation Assistant/Paralegal with 2+ years of experience in insurance defense and general civil litigation. The role involves organizing evidence, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. This is an onsite position with a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering a dynamic work environment and benefits such as medical and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience managing subpoenas and discovery responses.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze documentary evidence.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

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Job Type: Contract to Hire, Full-Time, Onsite

We are seeking a skilled Litigation Assistant/Paralegal with at least 2+ years of experience in insurance defense, labor/employment, and/or general civil litigation defense to join a boutique firm in their Downtown Los Angeles Office. This is an onsite position offering a contract-to-hire opportunity with a dynamic and fast-paced legal team.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze documentary evidence, including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, and investigative documents.
• Prepare case chronologies and summaries.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage subpoenas, requests for information, and document productions.
• Conduct legal research and investigations, including social media and internet research.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Monitor case files, ensuring deadlines are met and escalating issues as needed.
• Handle sensitive case-related materials with discretion and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant handling insurance defense, labor/employment, and/or general civil litigation defense matters.
• Experience managing subpoenas and discovery responses.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate is a plus.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Administrative, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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