Litigation Paralegal

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Irvine seeks a Litigation Paralegal to provide substantive litigation support across pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation. Under supervision of the Associate Director of Paralegals, you will manage case files, deadlines, and document review with AI-enabled tools.

The role requires 5–8 years in a large law firm, Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate or equivalent experience considered.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of substantive litigation paralegal experience in a large fast-paced law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience with OnCue, Clearbrief, Everlaw, Legora, and/or other litigation, e-discovery, AI-enabled legal technology.
• Ability to work overtime with little notice.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use litigation and legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate documents.
• Manage litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle, including case files, deadlines, calendars, work plans, and status reporting.
• Manage complex document collections using firm-approved technology, including Everlaw, and assist with electronic discovery, document review, and production.
• Assist with all phases of trial preparation and attendance, including witness preparation, exhibit and deposition designation management, trial logistics, courtroom technology, and coordination of vendors.
• Use firm-approved AI-enabled legal tools to support research, document analysis, chronology development, drafting, and workflow efficiency, while verifying outputs and protecting confidential information.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and other approved online resources.
• Perform cite checking, fact checking, and related quality control review.
• Manage discovery requests and responses, including subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, colleagues, experts, vendors, and other parties to support efficient case management and client service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Litigation knowledge

AI/e-discovery tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant experience considered.

Tools

OnCue

Everlaw

Clearbrief

Legora

Job description

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Position(s) I am Applying for

Litigation Paralegal

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

It starts with our people, which is why we need a Litigation Paralegal to join our team. Under the management of the Associate Director of Paralegals and practice group attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal provides substantive litigation support by applying knowledge of law, legal procedures, case management, and emerging legal technologies. The Paralegal supports matters throughout the litigation lifecycle, including pleadings, discovery, Everlaw administration and document review, responsible use of AI-enabled legal tools, and preparation for attendance at hearings and trials.

Locations: Irvine, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle

Key Responsibilities

• Support the drafting and filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate documents.


• Manage litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle, including case files, deadlines, calendars, work plans, and status reporting.


• Manage complex document collections using firm-approved technology, including Everlaw, and assist with electronic discovery, document review, and production.


• Assist with all phases of trial preparation and attendance, including witness preparation, exhibit and deposition designation management, trial logistics, courtroom technology, and coordination of vendors.


• Use firm-approved AI-enabled legal tools to support research, document analysis, chronology development, drafting, and workflow efficiency, while verifying outputs and protecting confidential information.


• Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and other approved online resources.


• Perform cite checking, fact checking, and related quality control review.


• Manage discovery requests and responses, including subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.


• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, colleagues, experts, vendors, and other parties to support efficient case management and client service.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to apply problem solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision


• Ability to deal professionally with all levels of clients both internally and externally


• Exceptional organizational and investigative skills including ability to prioritize deadlines


• Experience with all aspects of litigation


• Demonstrated experience with OnCue, Clearbrief, Everlaw, Legora, and/or other litigation, e-discovery, trial presentation, and AI-enabled legal technology.


• Ability to work overtime little notice


• 5-8 years of substantive litigation paralegalexperience in a large fast-paced law firm environment.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegalcertificate or equivalent relevant experience considered.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Officeprograms and demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use litigation andlegal technology.


• Ability to work off-site at client location(s), various firm offices, and/or trial venues for extended periods of time


• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled

Pursuant to the California and Washington pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for this position. At the time of posting, the estimated California range is between $120,000 to $155,000 and the estimated Washington pay range is between $110,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.

At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.

• Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business


• Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2025”


• BCLP has received a top score in the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index for 19 years. On the 2023-2024 index we scored 95%.

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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