Litigation Paralegal

Permanent Placements LLC

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is hiring a seasoned Litigation Paralegal in Los Angeles to manage tort defense matters from intake through trial. You will work closely with attorneys, organize discovery, coordinate experts, and support complex defense litigation.

The role emphasizes case management, trial preparation, and collaboration with a litigation team to handle personal injury, transportation-related, and property damage disputes.

Qualifications

5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
Experience with tort defense litigation matters.
Experience retaining and coordinating expert witnesses.
Experience preparing medical chronologies.
Excellent organizational and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain litigation files from initial intake through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial.
Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely responses and filings.
Assist attorneys with case strategy development and litigation support throughout all stages of a matter.
Draft and prepare: Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission, Subpoenas for depositions and document production.
Organize, review, and manage large volumes of case documents.
Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings; organize deposition materials and exhibits.
Coordinate witnesses and trial schedules; attend trials and provide on-site support.

Skills

Civil litigation paralegal

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Expert witnesses coordination

Written communication

Proofreading

Project management

Independent case management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

Trial presentation software

Document management systems

Job description

Schedule: 4/1 Hybrid

Firm Description:

Our client is a national law firm with more than 450 attorneys across over 20 offices in the U.S. and London. With a strong reputation in the insurance, financial services, and professional services sectors, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters. Known for its deep industry knowledge and collaborative approach, our client serves clients of all sizes across highly regulated industries including healthcare, aviation, and real estate.

Position Description:

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office. This position focuses on tort defense litigation, including transportation-related matters, personal injury claims, and property damage disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who enjoys managing cases from inception through trial, working closely with attorneys and experts, and playing a critical role in complex defense litigation matters.

Responsibilities

Case Management

Manage and maintain litigation files from initial intake through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial
Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely responses and filings
Assist attorneys with case strategy development and litigation support throughout all stages of a matter

Discovery & Litigation Support

Draft and prepare:
Interrogatories
Requests for Production
Requests for Admission
Subpoenas for depositions and document production
Assist with drafting discovery responses, document productions, and privilege logs
Organize, review, and manage large volumes of case documents
Conduct factual investigations, including social media and public records research
Research, identify, and coordinate the retention of expert witnesses
Prepare medical and factual chronologies
Analyze records and summarize key information for attorneys

Deposition & Hearing Preparation

Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings
Organize deposition materials and exhibits
Coordinate witness scheduling and case logistics

Trial Preparation & Trial Support

Prepare:
Trial notebooks
Exhibit lists
Witness lists
Mediation and arbitration binders
Organize and manage physical and electronic trial exhibits
Create and assist with trial presentations
Coordinate witnesses and trial schedules
Attend trials and provide on-site litigation support as needed

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience
Experience supporting tort defense litigation matters
Experience with:
Personal injury litigation
Transportation-related claims
Property damage disputes
Complex litigation matters
Strong background in discovery management and trial preparation
Experience retaining and coordinating expert witnesses
Experience preparing medical chronologies
Excellent organizational and project-management abilities
Strong written communication and proofreading skills
Ability to independently manage case responsibilities while working collaboratively with attorneys

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
State and federal court litigation experience
Trial attendance and courtroom support experience
Experience managing sophisticated defense litigation matters from inception through resolution

Technical Skills

Proficiency with:

Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat Pro
LexisNexis
PACER
Relativity
Trial presentation software
Document management systems

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated defense litigation matters while serving as a valued member of a collaborative litigation team. Professionals in this role benefit from: