Litigation Paralegal

Interstaff LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Opportunities for growth

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Interstaff LLC in Glendale, CA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented paralegal with at least 1 year of civil litigation experience to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, case management, client communication, and court filings.

The role requires drafting discovery responses, organizing documents, managing deadlines, and coordinating with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel to keep cases moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience handling discovery responses and propounding discovery.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare discovery shells and organize supporting documents.
• Review client records and documentation.
• Coordinate document production and manage discovery deadlines.
• Draft meet and confer correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy preparation.
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate record retrieval.
• File legal documents with courts through e-filing systems.
• Maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, and statutes of limitation.
• Communicate with clients regarding case updates and document collection.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert appointments.
• Organize pleadings, evidence and correspondence.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, demands, and settlement packages.
• Manage attorney calendars and case files.
• Conduct basic legal research and case investigations.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation in the case management system.

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery management

Case management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Experience Required: Minimum 1 Year Civil Litigation

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal with at least 1 year of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including discovery, case management, client communication, and court filings.

Responsibilities

• Draft (propoud and respond) to written discovery
• Prepare discovery shells and organize supporting documents
• Review client records and documentation
• Coordinate document production and manage discovery deadlines
• Draft meet and confer correspondence
• Assist attorneys with case strategy preparation
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate record retrieval
• File legal documents with courts through e-filing systems
• Maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, and statutes of limitation
• Communicate with clients regarding case updates and document collection
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert appointments
• Organize pleadings, evidence and correspondence
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, demands, and settlement packages
• Manage attorney calendars and case files
• Conduct basic legal research and case investigations
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and court personnel
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation in the case management system

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation paralegal experience
• Experience handling discovery responses and propounding discovery
• Knowledge of California civil procedure preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management software

Preferred Skills

• Experience with civil litigation support
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement