Litigation Paralegal

Talently; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in a hybrid Irvine, CA setting. The role supports attorneys and clients through complex litigation matters, including case preparation, court filings, discovery, and trial support.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, e-filing in state and federal courts, conducting legal research, managing discovery, coordinating depositions, and maintaining calendars.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong drafting, research, and written communication skills.
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing.
• Proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, hearings, and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• E-file court documents in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and gather information from multiple sources.
• Prepare and manage discovery documents, responses, and indexes.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and witness preparation.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and case materials.
• Maintain case calendars and litigation logistics.
• Support attorneys during settlements and related tasks.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

E-filing (state & federal)

Legal drafting & research

Court rules & procedures

Calendaring & deadlines

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Irvine, California, United States

Skills: Litigation Support, Legal Drafting & Research, E-Filing (State & Federal Courts), Discovery Management & Trial Preparation

About the Legal Services Company / The Opportunity:

Join a respected organization in the legal services industry supporting attorneys and clients through complex litigation matters. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a generous bonus plan, and the chance to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant in a collaborative hybrid environment. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a key role in managing case preparation, court filings, discovery, and trial support.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, legal memoranda, appellate documents, and other litigation materials.
• E-file court documents in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations, gathering relevant information from multiple sources.
• Prepare, organize, and manage discovery documents, interrogatories, responses, pleadings, and discovery indexes.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, witness preparation, and communications with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Prepare trial binders and organize exhibits, evidence, briefs, appendices, and other case materials.
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, organize files, and manage litigation logistics with accuracy.
• Support attorneys throughout settlement activities and perform additional case-related tasks as requested.

Must-Have Skills:

• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and legal procedures.
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing.
• Strong legal drafting, research, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, hearings, and critical case deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal databases, with typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a positive, professional approach.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.
• Experience with personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related matters.
• Experience supporting trial teams with deposition summaries, exhibits, witness preparation, and settlement activities.
• Familiarity with legal case management and document management databases.