Litigation Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits program

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of civil litigation experience, including tort defense and personal injury matters. You will support attorneys with research, document preparation, discovery, and trial readiness, coordinating with experts and technology tools to advance cases.

The role requires strong organization, excellent written skills, and proficiency with litigation software.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of general civil litigation experience required.
• Experience with expert retention and medical chronologies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with listed software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, iManage.
• Experience in State and Federal Court systems.
• Written communication and editing skills; ability to read and interpret information.
• Experience with trial preparation and exhibit tools; know-how with Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad and related software.
• Knowledge of complex litigation and problem solving.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Follows instructions and can devote extra hours as needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and maintains confidentiality.
• Synthesizes complex information and advances cases with attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas for depositions and document productions.
• Draft initial discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare materials for depositions and discovery reviews.
• Ready attorneys for depositions and trial.
• Engage with subject matter experts and coordinate research.
• Monitor deadlines and timeliness of responses.
• Prepare legal documents: briefs, pleadings, chronologies, and trial binders.
• Investigate facts as requested; include social media research.
• Assist with trial notebooks, exhibits, witness lists, and trial presentations.
• Attend trials as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial prep

Document management

Legal research

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Relativity

Sanction

TrialPad

iManage

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LexisNexis

Pacer

Relativity

TrialPad software

iManage

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with over 500 attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, we provide sophisticated legal counsel to clients in highly regulated industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. We also offer strategic business and transactional advice to a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including government agencies and educational institutions. Learn more at hinshawlaw.com.

Position Summary

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in the area of tort defense litigation, including matters involving transportation, particularly as it pertains to personal injury and property damage related cases. The Litigation Paralegal will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions.
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts.
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media research.
• Trial preparation - prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of general civil litigation experience is required.
• Experience with expert retention and preparing medical chronologies is a must.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, iManage.
• Experience in State and Federal Court systems.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of complex litigation.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
• Moves case along, anticipating next steps and proactively discussing same with attorneys.

Why Join Hinshaw?

At Hinshaw, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We offer competitive compensation, a flexible benefits program, and a generous 401(k) plan. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining our team means being part of a firm that values innovation and professional growth in its technology operations, all while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development.

• competitive compensation
• flexible benefits program
• generous 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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