Litigation Paralegal

Civica Law Group, APC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Gym access

Job summary

Civica Law Group, APC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Civil Litigation Paralegal to support public-agency clients on civil litigation matters. The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work days.

You will work closely with experienced attorneys handling public safety, code enforcement, and local government issues. The role involves managing case deadlines, drafting pleadings, organizing documents, researching, and communicating with courts and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation and tort defense experience.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in applicable paralegal studies.
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks and roles at a given time.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with litigation attorneys to manage and support assigned cases.
• Calendar and monitor case deadlines, hearings, filings, and other important dates.
• Assist with preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents.
• Organize and summarize case documents, discovery, and relevant records.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and other parties as needed.
• Coordinate with court reporters, experts, and other outside professionals when needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and track case activity.

Skills

Civil lit

Paralegal cert

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Analytical

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal degree

Job description

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Hybrid in Irvine, CA | Full-Time

About Civica Law Group

Civica Law Group represents cities, counties, and other public agencies on legal matters involving public safety, code enforcement, housing, land use, nuisance abatement, and related litigation.

Our team has more than 75 years of combined experience working with public agencies. We are a close-knit group that takes pride in working closely with our clients to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Role

Civica Law Group is looking for a Paralegal on our Civil Litigation side to join our team.

This role will work our Civil Litigation team, supporting public-agency clients. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to a variety of issues involving public safety, code enforcement, and local government.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with litigation attorneys to manage and support assigned cases
• Calendar and monitor case deadlines, hearings, filings, and other important dates
• Assist with preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents
• Organize and summarize case documents, discovery, and relevant records
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist attorneys with case preparation
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and other parties as needed
• Coordinate with court reporters, experts, and other outside professionals when needed
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and track case activity

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of civil litigation and tort defense experience
• Candidate must have their paralegal certificate or degree in applicable paralegal studies
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks and roles at a given time
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Someone who is adaptable and possesses solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement

Why Join Civica?

Meaningful and Interesting Work

Work on legal issues that directly impact communities, including public safety, code enforcement and quality-of-life matters

Experienced Team

Work alongside attorneys and paralegals with decades of experience representing public agencies and learn from their experience.

Hybrid Schedule

Work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional flexibility through our PTO policy for eligible exempt employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer contributions
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Gym access

Our Culture

We believe great legal work is built on more than technical expertise.

We value integrity, respect, collaboration, diverse perspectives, accountability, and service. We want people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, bring solutions to the table, and care about the clients and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a paralegal role where you can develop your career, have flexibility in your workweek, and contribute to issues that genuinely affect local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.