Litigation Paralegal (Products Liability)

barnes; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Litigation Department in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate and over 5 years of experience in litigation.

This role involves providing essential support throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. You will manage case files, conduct legal research, and assist with drafting and filing documents in federal and state courts.

Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are key. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules, including PACER/ECF.
• Trial experience and Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare and file documents with federal and state courts.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings.
• Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines effectively.
• Assist with trial preparation, including logistics and witness binders.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Document management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Los Angeles

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Litigation Department in the Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

1. Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial.
2. Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts, including through PACER/ECF.
3. Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery responses.
4. Finalize legal briefs, including checking citations and preparing exhibits.
5. Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate case progression.
6. Coordinate large-scale document productions and maintain databases or spreadsheets to track evidence and case materials.
7. Assist with trial preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics.
8. Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
2. 5+ years of litigation experience.
3. Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules, including PACER/ECF.
4. Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
5. Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
6. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
7. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
8. Trial experience, mass tort/MDL experience, and Excel proficiency are preferred.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. No third party may become entitled to compensation for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position unless, prior to the posting of this position, such party has entered into a recruiting agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP applicable to this position expressly providing for such a fee.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.