Litigation Paralegal

Progress Analytics; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Analytics is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support personal injury and civil litigation cases. You will draft various legal documents, manage discovery, and help prepare for trial while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and deadlines.

Ideal candidates should possess at least 3 years of litigation experience, a strong grasp of California legal procedures, and must be bilingual in Spanish. Technical proficiency and excellent communication skills are also essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure, discovery rules, and trial deadlines.
• Proficiency with Case Management Software and court e-filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented, reliable under pressure.
• Bilingual in Spanish is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and serve Complaints, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules.
• Prepare ex parte applications in coordination with attorneys.
• Draft and serve written discovery including Interrogatories and Requests for Production.
• Schedule and conduct client meetings to clarify factual content.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of trial and arbitration binders.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

California Code of Civil Procedure

Proficiency with Case Management Software

Excellent written and verbal communication

Exceptional attention to detail

Teamwork

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and serve Complaints, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules.
• Draft and file stipulations to continue trial dates, coordinating with opposing counsel and court schedules.
• Prepare ex parte applications in coordination with attorneys, ensuring proper notice and filing protocols.

Discovery Management

• Draft and serve written discovery, including: Interrogatories (Form and Special); Requests for Production (RFPs); Requests for Admission (RFAs).
• Review and respond to discovery requests.
• Schedule and conduct client meetings to review responses and clarify factual content.
• Obtain signed verifications from clients.
• Prepare and serve supplemental discovery as the case progresses.
• Notice plaintiff and defense depositions, including PMKs (Person Most Knowledgeable).
• Draft and send meet and confer correspondence in coordination with attorneys to resolve discovery disputes.

Trial & Arbitration Support

• Assist with the preparation and organization of trial and arbitration binders.
• Draft templates or “shells” for trial motions and pre‑trial filings.
• Review deposition transcripts for accuracy and identify key testimony.
• Coordinate exhibit preparation and support attorneys throughout trial prep.
• Learn and assist with the preparation and filing of Minor’s Compromise petitions.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure, discovery rules, and trial deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Case Management Software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and court e‑filing systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, court staff, and vendors.
• Organization: Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage a high‑volume caseload, and adherence to litigation deadlines.
• Teamwork: Collaborative, solution‑oriented, and reliable under pressure.
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish is mandatory.