Litigation Paralegal - Growth Role Supporting 3-4 Attorneys

EMERGE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

EMERGE, a rapidly growing downtown Los Angeles firm, is seeking multiple litigation paralegals to support 3–4 attorneys across complex matters. You will assist with discovery, case management, and trial preparation, gaining exposure from case inception through trial in a dynamic AmLaw 100 environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, product liability, toxic tort, or related fields.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Exposure to civil litigation, product liability, toxic tort, or complex litigation.
• Experience with discovery, case management, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with ECF/e-filing, PACER, and Westlaw.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Support 3–4 attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, and trial readiness.
• Monitor court deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Prepare and file pleadings, notices, motions, and other legal documents.
• File documents through ECF and conduct research using PACER and Westlaw.
• Organize deposition materials, exhibits, summaries, and related documents.
• Track document productions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Coordinate depositions and communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and experts.
• Assist with trial preparation and case organization.
• Participate in case strategy meetings and provide administrative and substantive litigation support.
• Manage multiple cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

ECF/e-filing

PACER

Westlaw

Case management

Organizational skills

Deadline driven

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

ECF/e-filing

PACER

Westlaw

Job description

EMERGE, a rapidly growing downtown Los Angeles firm, is seeking multiple litigation paralegals to support 3–4 attorneys across complex matters. You will assist with discovery, case management, and trial preparation, gaining exposure from case inception through trial in a dynamic AmLaw 100 environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, product liability, toxic tort, or related fields.