Litigation Paralegal (5+ yrs) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Permanent Placements LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Los Angeles office. The role focuses on tort defense litigation, including personal injury claims and property damage disputes, and involves managing cases from inception through trial.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, strong discovery and trial-prep skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with attorneys and experts in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting tort defense litigation matters.
• Experience with personal injury, transportation-related claims and property damage disputes.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 discovery materials including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission, and subpoenas.
• Assist with drafting discovery responses, document productions, and privilege logs.
• Organize, review, and manage large volumes of case documents.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings; organize deposition materials and exhibits.
• Coordinate witnesses and case logistics; attend trials and provide on-site support.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation

Paralegal experience

Tort defense

Case management

Written communication

Organization

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

Descripción del empleo

Litigation Paralegal

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

Fact Investigation & Expert Coordination

• 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
  • Trial subpoenas
  • 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:

• Significant involvement in case strategy and trial preparation
• Exposure to complex tort defense litigation
• Direct interaction with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses
• Opportunities to attend and support trials
• A collaborative and professional work environment
• Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized litigation practice

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Location

• Los Angeles, California