Litigation Paralegal

Civica Law Group, APC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan withDis

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Civica Law Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced paralegal to support our Civil Litigation team representing public agencies on issues including public safety, code enforcement, and local government. You will manage cases with litigation attorneys, prepare pleadings and discovery, organize documents, and communicate with courts and clients.

This role offers hybrid work, exposure to diverse matters, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation 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.
• Adaptable with solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement.

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 litigation

Paralegal duties

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Job description

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 an experienced Paralegal to join our team.

This role will work with 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 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.

• 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

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 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.