Litigation Paralegal

Musick, Peeler & Garrett; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Parking

Hybrid schedule after 45 days

Job summary

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of litigation experience to join the Los Angeles office. This full-time, hourly, non-exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule with eligibility to work remotely two days per week after the first 45 days.

The role supports attorneys across a broad range of matters, including business, employment, and insurance litigation, with emphasis on eDiscovery processes and legal technology.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong background in e-discovery, including e-discovery platform administration and document production management.
• Trial experience, including preparation of pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial.
• Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred.
• Westlaw/Lexis Nexis experience

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of civil litigation matters, including the organization, management, and review of client documents and case materials.
• Manage and support all phases of eDiscovery processes, including electronic data collection, processing, review, and production, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with discovery deadlines.
• Utilize eDiscovery platforms and legal technology tools to organize, search, analyze, review, and manage electronically stored information (ESI) and litigation documents.
• Review, redact, and prepare documents for production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable discovery requirements.
• Retrieve, organize, and prepare exhibits and supporting documentation for court filings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Provide comprehensive trial preparation and trial support, including organizing trial exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witness materials, managing trial documents, and assisting attorneys with courtroom presentations and trial logistics, as needed.
• Review discovery materials, summarize depositions, and assist attorneys in preparing discovery requests and responses.
• Analyze medical records, billing records, and other case-related documents, including preparing detailed summaries and page and line references.
• Draft and prepare subpoenas, coordinate document collection and production, and track responses and deadlines.
• Assist with document analysis, preparation of charts and case summaries, jurisdictional research, and gathering information related to expert witnesses.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors to coordinate case activities and meet litigation deadlines.

Skills

Five years experience

eDiscovery

Trial experience

Depositions

Strong communication

MS Office

iManage

Westlaw Lexis

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position offering a hybrid work schedule, with eligibility to work remotely two days per week after the first 45 days of employment.

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys across a broad range of litigation matters, including business, employment, and insurance litigation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments and competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while consistently producing accurate, high-quality work.

Candidates must have experience with eDiscovery processes and legal technology, including electronic document management, document review, and litigation support tools.

We are seeking a proactive, dependable, and responsive professional who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and demonstrates a strong commitment to client service. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, fellow paralegals, and other legal professionals to manage case responsibilities, meet deadlines, and support the firm's clients.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of civil litigation matters, including the organization, management, and review of client documents and case materials.
• Manage and support all phases of eDiscovery processes, including electronic data collection, processing, review, and production, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with discovery deadlines.
• Utilize eDiscovery platforms and legal technology tools to organize, search, analyze, review, and manage electronically stored information (ESI) and litigation documents.
• Review, redact, and prepare documents for production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable discovery requirements.
• Retrieve, organize, and prepare exhibits and supporting documentation for court filings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Provide comprehensive trial preparation and trial support, including organizing trial exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witness materials, managing trial documents, and assisting attorneys with courtroom presentations and trial logistics, as needed.
• Review discovery materials, summarize depositions, and assist attorneys in preparing discovery requests and responses.
• Analyze medical records, billing records, and other case-related documents, including preparing detailed summaries and page and line references.
• Draft and prepare subpoenas, coordinate document collection and production, and track responses and deadlines.
• Assist with document analysis, preparation of charts and case summaries, jurisdictional research, and gathering information related to expert witnesses.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors to coordinate case activities and meet litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Strong background in e-discovery, including e-discovery platform administration and document production management
• Trial experience, including preparation of pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial
• Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred
• Westlaw/Lexis Nexis experience

We offer a collaborative and professional work environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. A summary of our full-time, non-exempt benefits includes:

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals
• Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent coverage, domestic partners coverage is available
• Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available
• Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available
• Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays
• Parking: Parking is covered by the firm for all Paralegals
• Celebrations/Acknowledgments: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments and annual firm and staff events
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available
• Professional Development: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning and professional growth and development opportunities; CLE training opportunities; and
• Remote Work: Hybrid schedule available for this position after 45-days

Salary range for this position is $112K+ DOE

Firm Info

Please visit www.musickpeeler.com for more detailed information about our firm.

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex or any other applicable category protected by state and/or federal laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, retention, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.