Litigation Paralegal

Frederick Fox; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox in Southern California is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its litigation team. You will support attorneys across the full lifecycle of complex commercial matters, from discovery to trial preparation, with emphasis on e-discovery, filing, and case management.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of paralegal experience in litigation, and holds an associate degree or paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
• Experience with state and federal court filings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of complex litigation matters.
• Prepare and electronically file pleadings and other documents in CA state and federal courts.
• Create and maintain case files and monitor litigation deadlines.
• Lead subpoenas and third-party records retrieval.
• Assist with e-discovery processes and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

e-discovery familiarity

Document management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its litigation team in Southern California.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded litigation professional capable of supporting attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of sophisticated and complex commercial litigation matters. Responsibilities will span discovery and e-discovery, state and federal court filings, case management, subpoena and third-party records retrieval, document management, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of complex litigation matters.
• Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents in California state and federal courts.
• Create, organize, maintain, and track electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, statutes, hearing dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical case dates.
• Manage litigation documents, including document review, proofreading, Bates labeling, organization, and preparation of materials for discovery responses, pleadings, motions, and hearings.
• Conduct factual research and assist with investigations relating to litigation matters.
• Lead subpoena preparation, issuance, tracking, and third-party records retrieval efforts.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, chronologies, and other materials at the direction of attorneys.
• Assist with e-discovery processes, including collection, review, organization, processing, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Support written and document discovery in state and federal court proceedings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and maintaining trial materials.
• Attend and provide litigation and trial support as required.
• Accurately record billable time, using clear and appropriate billing descriptions.
• Independently manage multiple matters while effectively prioritizing assignments and meeting competing deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, litigation support personnel, and other internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with a strong preference for commercial litigation.
• Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
• Demonstrated litigation experience with knowledge of state and federal court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience preparing and electronically filing pleadings and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing discovery, subpoenas, document productions, and complex or high-volume case files.
• Familiarity with e-discovery and electronically stored information (ESI).
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and take ownership of assigned matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, matters, deadlines, and competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required by case or trial demands.

This is a hybrid position, with an expected schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The position may be based in either their Los Angeles or Santa Monica office.