Litigation Paralegal

Ross, Wolcott, Teinert & Prout LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Professional development

Job summary

Ross, Wolcott, Teinert & Prout LLP in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to assist attorneys through all stages of commercial and employment litigation. You will draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and trial materials, and manage case files and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, strong procedural knowledge, outstanding research and communication skills, and a proactive, client-service oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, especially commercial or employment litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal procedures and court rules.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Proficient in legal research and documentation review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, highly organized, detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all stages of commercial and employment litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support case strategy and preparation
• Manage and organize case files, documents, exhibits, and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Prepare and file court documents, including state and federal e-filing
• Assist with discovery and document production, including reviewing, organizing, and analyzing documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management and contact lists

Skills

Litigation support

Legal drafting

Research skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Client service

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing systems

Legal research databases

Document management software

Job description

• Assist attorneys through all stages of commercial and employment litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case strategy and preparation
• Manage and organize case files, documents, exhibits, and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Prepare and file court documents, including state and federal e-filing
• Assist with all aspects of discovery and document production, including reviewing, organizing, and analyzing documents
• Communicate professionally and timely with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and maintaining contact lists

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with substantial experience in commercial or employment litigation
• Strong knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and rules of civil procedure
• Experience with discovery, document production, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Proficient in legal research and legal research databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology, including document management and e-filing systems
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and a positive office culture that promotes work-life balance and professional development. Our firm values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.