Litigation Paralegal — Fast-Paced Trial & AI Tools

BCLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

BCLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal to provide substantive litigation support under the Associate Director of Paralegals and practice group attorneys. You will handle pleadings, discovery, Everlaw administration, document review, and AI-enabled tool usage across Irvine, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Seattle.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply problem solving skills and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to deal professionally with all levels of clients.
• Strong organizational and investigative skills with prioritizing deadlines.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation.
• Experience with OnCue, Clearbrief, Everlaw, Legora, and similar legal tech.
• Ability to work overtime with little notice.
• 5–8 years of substantive litigation paralegal experience in a large fast-paced law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning/using litigation tech.
• Ability to work off-site at client locations, firm offices, and trial venues for extended periods.
• Ability to report to work on scheduled days/times.

Responsibilities

• Support the drafting and filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate documents.
• Manage litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle, including case files, deadlines, calendars, work plans, and status reporting.
• Manage complex document collections using firm-approved technology, including Everlaw, and assist with electronic discovery, document review, and production.
• Assist with all phases of trial preparation and attendance, including witness preparation, exhibit and deposition designation management, trial logistics, courtroom technology, and coordination of vendors.
• Use firm-approved AI-enabled legal tools to support research, document analysis, chronology development, drafting, and workflow efficiency, while verifying outputs and protecting confidential information.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and other approved online resources.
• Perform cite checking, fact checking, and related quality control review.
• Manage discovery requests and responses, including subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, colleagues, experts, vendors, and other parties to support efficient case management and client service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Client communication

Self-motivation

Travel flexibility

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

Everlaw

OnCue

Clearbrief

Legora

Microsoft Office

Job description

BCLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal to provide substantive litigation support under the Associate Director of Paralegals and practice group attorneys. You will handle pleadings, discovery, Everlaw administration, document review, and AI-enabled tool usage across Irvine, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Seattle.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong MS Office proficiency.