Litigation Paralegal (Los Angeles - Downtown)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Merit-based raises

Opportunity to join a growing team

Job summary

EMERGE in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a growing downtown team on product liability, civil litigation, and toxic tort matters. You will assist 3–4 attorneys through the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception to trial.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience, familiarity with ECF, PACER, and Westlaw, and strong organizational skills. This role offers opportunity for growth, merit-based raises, and comprehensive healthcare and retirement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred; flexibility for the right candidate.
• Law firm experience with 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
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while proactively supporting attorneys
• 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

Paralegal experience

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

ECF/e-filing

PACER

Westlaw

Job description

We are partnered with a rapidly growing downtown Los Angeles litigation team at a leading AmLaw 100 firm! With the team expanding and bringing on several new attorneys, they are looking to grow their team are are looking for Litigation Paralegals to provide critical support across complex litigation matters.

This role will support 3–4 attorneys handling a mix of product liability, civil litigation, and toxic tort matters. It is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work across the full litigation lifecycle, and join a busy team with significant room for growth.

REWARDS

• $80,000–$105,000 annual salary
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing litigation team
• Support 3–4 attorneys and gain exposure to complex litigation matters
• Work with an established AmLaw 100 firm
• Merit-based raises
• Healthcare and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Hands-on involvement from case inception through trial

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred; flexibility for the right candidate
• Law firm experience with 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
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while proactively supporting attorneys
• 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

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.