Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Southern California is seeking an experienced paralegal to support civil and business litigation. You will own substantive case support, handle discovery responses, court filings, and trial preparation while maintaining organized case files and deadlines.

Join a collaborative team and work closely with seasoned attorneys on sophisticated matters, with in-office collaboration and potential hybrid flexibility based on experience and firm needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Familiarity with California court procedures, filings, and litigation deadlines.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil and business litigation.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, document productions, and case materials.
• Prepare and coordinate California state and federal court filings and e-filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, case files, and document management systems.
• Organize and summarize records, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and other evidence.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial preparation.
• Conduct factual and legal research related to active matters.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, notices, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, courts, and outside vendors.
• Help ensure cases move efficiently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

• Join an established Southern California business law firm where experienced paralegals can make a meaningful impact.
• Work closely with seasoned attorneys on sophisticated civil, commercial, and business litigation matters.
• Take ownership of substantive case support, including discovery, court filings, case organization, and litigation preparation.
• Gain exposure to a diverse caseload and challenging matters that will continue building your legal skills.
• Become part of a professional, collaborative team focused on exceptional client service and high-quality legal work.

Location: Irvine, CA. This position will include meaningful in-office collaboration, with potential hybrid flexibility based on the firm’s needs and the individual’s experience.

Note: We are looking for an experienced paralegal with a strong law firm background. Candidates with 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and hands-on exposure to discovery, court filings, case management, and litigation support are strongly preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a Southern California business law firm providing sophisticated counsel and representation to individuals and businesses. Our experienced attorneys handle complex litigation, business matters, bankruptcy, and related legal needs while delivering practical solutions and highly responsive client service.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil and business litigation.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, document productions, and case materials.
• Prepare and coordinate California state and federal court filings and e-filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, case files, and document management systems.
• Organize and summarize records, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and other evidence.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial preparation.
• Conduct factual and legal research related to active matters.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, notices, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, courts, and outside vendors.
• Help ensure cases move efficiently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Prior experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Familiarity with California court procedures, filings, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, document production, and case management.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.
• Must meet applicable California paralegal qualification requirements.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys, contribute meaningfully to sophisticated matters, and take real ownership of your work. We value initiative, professionalism, collaboration, and attention to detail, and we offer an environment where experienced legal professionals can continue growing while making an impact for our clients.