Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

gpac; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Newport Beach team. The role provides substantive support to attorneys through all stages of civil litigation, including case management, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and collaboration with a dedicated litigation team. Location is Newport Beach, CA, with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with discovery, filings, calendaring, and trial preparation.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files and litigation calendars.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with written discovery, document review, and document productions.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other case-related events.
• Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, and factual investigation.
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and other case materials.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial-related logistics.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Legal research

Calendaring

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Litigation Paralegal Position Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Newport Beach team. This position will provide substantive support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and an opportunity to work closely with a collaborative litigation team.

Job Posting: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files and litigation calendars
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
• Assist with written discovery, document review, and document productions
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other case-related events
• Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, and factual investigation
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and other case materials
• Assist with trial preparation and trial-related logistics
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties as needed
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters from inception through trial
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures
• Experience with discovery, filings, calendaring, and trial preparation
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Paralegal certificate preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.