Litigation Paralegal (7+ yrs exp) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA for a hybrid position with an Am Law firm. The candidate will support complex litigation from inception through post-trial proceedings, managing documents, discovery, and trial preparation.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a paralegal credential, with substantial experience in litigation, document management, and legal research using Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Certified Paralegal credential is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through post-trial proceedings and appeals.
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files, documents, databases, exhibits, and other litigation materials.
• Coordinate and assist with discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery, managing document collections, and assisting with depositions.
• Conduct and oversee document reviews and productions using litigation support platforms.
• Track document review progress, prepare reporting metrics, and manage production workflows.
• Review, analyze, summarize and organize case documents, deposition/transcripts, court transcripts, and witness interviews.
• Prepare witness interview memoranda and substantive case summaries.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools.
• Assist with law and motion practice, including pleadings, motions, and service of process.

Connaissances

Litigation support

Document management

Legal research

Communication

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Certified Paralegal

Outils

Relativity

Opus 2

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

Lexis

Description du poste

Litigation Paralegal – Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working on sophisticated matters from case inception through post-trial proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through post-trial proceedings and appeals.
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files, documents, databases, exhibits, and other litigation materials.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of discovery, including:
  • Drafting and responding to written discovery
  • Managing document collections and productions
  • Assisting with depositions
  • Supporting expert discovery
• Conduct and oversee document reviews and productions using litigation support platforms.
• Track document review progress, prepare reporting metrics, and manage production workflows.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and organize:
  • Case documents
  • Deposition transcripts
  • Court transcripts
  • Witness interviews
• Prepare witness interview memoranda and substantive case summaries.
• Conduct legal and factual research utilizing resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, internet-based research tools, and regulatory sources.
• Assist with law and motion practice, including:
  • Preparing pleadings, motions, notices, and supporting filings
  • Compiling exhibits and supporting documentation
  • Coordinating court filings and service of process
• Perform fact and authority cite-checking and verify case citations and quotations.
• Proofread briefs, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Support trial preparation by:
  • Creating trial notebooks
  • Organizing exhibits and evidence
  • Coordinating witness schedules
  • Maintaining trial calendars
  • Communicating with court personnel and opposing counsel
• Provide courtroom and trial support, including coordination with trial presentation vendors.
• Assist with post-trial filings, motions, appeals preparation, and related litigation support activities.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records.
• Support additional departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Certified Paralegal credential is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex litigation matters.
• Significant experience handling all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Trial experience strongly preferred, including:
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Witness preparation and coordination
  • Subpoena preparation
  • Courtroom support
  • Coordination with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
• Experience with electronic court filing systems in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency with litigation support and document management technologies, including:
  • Relativity
  • Opus 2
  • Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new legal technologies and software platforms.
• Understanding of AI technologies and their professional application within legal workflows.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in fast-moving litigation environments.
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require.
• Ability to support off-site trial teams, including work from war rooms and courthouses during trial proceedings.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $47.31 - $54.41 per hour

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Eligible employees may also be considered for discretionary bonus opportunities.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage; tax-advantaged spending accounts; retirement savings programs with 401(k) participation; paid vacation and sick leave; employee assistance resources; commuter benefits where available; and professional development opportunities designed to support long-term career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair-chance hiring laws.