Litigation Paralegal

CA Paralegal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Paralegal in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex business, labor and employment matters. This role requires strong knowledge of state and federal procedures and the ability to manage case workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will draft and file documents, assist with depositions, discovery and trial preparation, and work with CM/ECF, Relativity and other research tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 5-15 years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules of evidence
• Experience with CM/ECF, Relativity, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw) required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, and pleadings
• File and serve documents in state and federal courts (CM/ECF, File & Serve)
• Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
• Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, coding, productions, and database management (Relativity)
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, including organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Track deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Prepare binders and materials for hearings and trial
• Proofread and cite-check legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate with clients and counsel regarding case updates

Skills

Legal research

Drafting/Editing

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Litigation Paralegal - Business, Labor & Employment

Location: Irvine, CA

Schedule: Primarily onsite (4 days/week after first 90 days)

Work Week: 37.5 hours

Compensation: $75,000 - $103,000 DOE

Overview

A mid-to-large sized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters, including business and labor & employment cases. This role requires strong experience in both state and federal court procedures, as well as the ability to manage case workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, and pleadings
• File and serve documents in state and federal courts (CM/ECF, File & Serve)
• Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
• Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, coding, productions, and database management (Relativity)
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, including organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Track deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Prepare binders and materials for hearings and trial
• Proofread and cite-check legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate with clients and counsel regarding case updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 5-15 years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules of evidence
• Experience with CM/ECF, Relativity, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw) required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $103,000.00 per year