Litigation Paralegal I: Discovery & Trial Support

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (LACERS)

Onsite work at City Hall East

Job summary

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office seeks a paralegal to support the General Litigation Division. You will handle discovery, draft pleadings, and prepare trial materials under supervision of Supervising Attorneys and Deputy City Attorneys.

Strong ethics and independent judgment are essential. The position emphasizes timely communications with attorneys, City departments, and opposing counsel, plus coordinating with staff and performing routine office duties.

Qualifications

• Paralegal training certificate or 24 law-related college units required.
• Strong oral and written communication and ethics required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discovery matters including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and production of documents.
• Prepare State and Federal court pleadings, legal memos, and declarations.
• Draft and review law & motion documents; coordinate with attorneys and City departments.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Ethics and integrity

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate

Law-related coursework

Tools

Law office software

Job description

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office seeks a paralegal to support the General Litigation Division. You will handle discovery, draft pleadings, and prepare trial materials under supervision of Supervising Attorneys and Deputy City Attorneys.

Strong ethics and independent judgment are essential. The position emphasizes timely communications with attorneys, City departments, and opposing counsel, plus coordinating with staff and performing routine office duties.