Litigation Paralegal

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid time off

401(k)

Opportunities for growth and advanced

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA seeks a motivated paralegal with at least 1 year of civil litigation experience. You will assist attorneys with discovery, case management, filings, and client communication in a busy in-person Glendale office.

Competitive pay based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and PTO, and opportunities for advancement are offered. The role requires strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience handling discovery responses and propounding discovery.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure preferred.

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.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Communication skills

Organization

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Job description:

Salary: $50,000 – $85,000 per year

Location: Glendale, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

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"

  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

  Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

  Work Location: In person