Litigation Paralegal

Justia, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Offit Kurman in Los Angeles or Century City seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience and strong discovery, trial preparation, and case management skills.

Responsibilities include managing document collection and production, coordinating discovery, drafting discovery requests, maintaining dockets, and assisting with depositions and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting a litigation practice.
• Strong understanding of California state and federal litigation procedures.
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, and litigation practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated experience maintaining detailed dockets, databases, and case files.
• Strong research skills and experience using legal research and litigation support tools.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a high volume of deadline-driven work.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and support multiple attorneys and matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage document collection, preservation, review, organization, and electronic production using applicable litigation support platforms and software.
• Coordinate and organize the intake, tracking, and production of discovery-related requests and documents.
• Prepare and assist with drafting discovery requests, responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Maintain detailed and organized discovery dockets and case databases.
• Calendar and track litigation deadlines, court dates, and other critical case-related deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including evidentiary hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Utilize litigation management tools and trial presentation software as needed.
• Conduct legal and factual research using various research tools and resources.

Skills

Litigation support

Detail-oriented

Legal research

Case management

Time management

Job description

Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Los Angeles or Century City office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience and will support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case investigation and initiation through discovery, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage document collection, preservation, review, organization, and electronic production using applicable litigation support platforms and software.
• Coordinate and organize the intake, tracking, and production of discovery-related requests and documents.
• Prepare and assist with drafting discovery requests, responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Maintain detailed and organized discovery dockets and case databases.
• Calendar and track litigation deadlines, court dates, and other critical case-related deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including evidentiary hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Utilize litigation management tools and trial presentation software as needed.
• Conduct legal and factual research using various research tools and resources.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting a litigation practice.
• Strong understanding of California state and federal litigation procedures.
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, and litigation practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated experience maintaining detailed dockets, databases, and case files.
• Strong research skills and experience using legal research and litigation support tools.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a high volume of deadline-driven work.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and support multiple attorneys and matters.

Work Schedule

This position will initially require working in the office five days per week. After a 90-day introductory period, the firm will evaluate the possibility of a hybrid schedule consisting of four days in the office and one day remote.

The successful candidate may work from either our Los Angeles or Century City office

Compensation

Salary range: $110,000–$125,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the United States. Offit Kurman offers a collegial, comfortable, and professional work environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits, to include Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching. We are a proud EEO employer and we are committed to a diverse workforce.