Litigation Paralegal

MGA Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support its busy in-house litigation department. The role covers intellectual property, contracts, and employment law matters, with responsibilities from document review to deposition summaries and docket control.

The successful candidate will manage discovery, prepare pleadings, and coordinate filings in state and federal courts, leveraging Relativity and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and paralegal certificate required/ABA approved
• 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Solid knowledge of motions, discovery, court rules, and filing procedures
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures and local rules
• Experience with Relativity or comparable litigation support software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Litigation support and case management, including filing pleadings, calendaring hearings, and organizing case files
• Prepare and file all court and related documents (state and federal)
• Manage discovery and e-discovery, including deposition summaries and privilege logs
• Create and maintain templates for pleadings, discovery responses, briefs, etc.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Deposition summaries

Discovery management

Relativity

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Job description

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MGA Entertainment is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA's portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands - from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home décor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, MGA's Miniverse™, Yummiland™, CarTuned™, Wonder Factory™, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. To learn more, visit www.mgae.com and follow MGA on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to assist with all aspects of our busy in-house litigation department. Caseload is diverse, including intellectual property, contract disputes, and employment law matters. The successful candidate will assist with all phases of litigation, including document review, preparation of deposition summaries, docket control, and calendaring of pleadings, hearings, documents, and other filings.

Responsibilities

1. Litigation support and case management, including administrative support therefor (file pleadings, calendar hearings/deadlines, prepare/organize case files, manage pleadings, discovery indexes, and correspondence)
   50%
   25%
2. Prepare and file all court and related documents (state and federal)
3. Manage all aspects of discovery and e-discovery, including preparing deposition summaries, privilege logs, compile briefs/appendices/exhibits
4. Create / maintain templates for pleadings, discovery responses, briefs, etc.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• ABA-approved Paralegal certificate
• 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Solid knowledge of motions, discovery, court rules, and filing procedures
• Experience with Relativity or comparable litigation support software
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures and local rules
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Salary

$90,000 - $120,000 /year