Litigation Paralegal

Trueline; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A respected insurance defense law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This hybrid role involves complex litigation matters in various practice areas. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate, and at least 4 years of experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in state and federal trial courts.
• Expertise in calendaring, e-filing, and managing court deadlines.
• Strong skills in drafting, filing, and serving legal pleadings.
• Expertise in calendaring, e‑filing, and managing court deadlines.
• Strong skills in drafting, filing, and serving legal pleadings in state/federal courts and arbitrations.
• Experience organizing exhibits and supporting materials for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Ability to manage Bluebooking for federal cases and state cases according to the California Style Manual.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee complex discovery processes, including e‑discovery and third‑party subpoenas.
• Self‑motivated with outstanding problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional references.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas.
• Assist with organizing exhibits and supporting materials for trials.
• Manage Bluebooking for federal and state cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Proficiency in Westlaw

Proficiency in iManage

Proficiency in Adobe Pro

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

E-discovery knowledge

Drafting legal pleadings

Managing court deadlines

Organizing exhibits

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

iManage

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Office

e-discovery platforms

Job description

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Trueline's client, a respected insurance defense law firm with a strong presence in California and Nevada, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their downtown Los Angeles team. This hybrid role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week and offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas, including professional liability, construction, and premises defense.

Must-Haves as the Litigation Paralegal

• Bachelor’s degree and an ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate
• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in state and federal trial courts
• Proficiency in Westlaw, iManage, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, and e‑discovery platforms
• Expertise in calendaring, e‑filing, and managing court deadlines
• Strong skills in drafting, filing, and serving legal pleadings in state/federal courts and arbitrations
• Experience organizing exhibits and supporting materials for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Ability to manage Bluebooking for federal cases and state cases according to the California Style Manual
• Demonstrated ability to oversee complex discovery processes, including e‑discovery and third‑party subpoenas
• Self‑motivated with outstanding problem‑solving abilities
• Exceptional references

Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Paralegal

• Experience providing trial/arbitration support, including witness preparation and coordination with courts/vendors
• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation practices and procedures
• Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure while juggling multiple priorities

Our Client Offers

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment within a women‑ and minority‑owned firm
• Exposure to high‑stakes litigation across diverse practice areas
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.