Litigation Paralegal - REMOTE IN CA!

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Santa Clarita (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work within California, while requiring a strong background in insurance defense and California civil law. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in discovery processes, drafting legal documents, and trial preparation. You will be responsible for managing discovery, preparing pleadings, and assisting attorneys in trial readiness. If you are a motivated professional looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Litigation Paralegal, ideally in insurance defense.
• Proficiency in drafting and responding to discovery requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting and organizing requests.
• Prepare legal pleadings and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation Support

Insurance Defense

Discovery Processes

Legal Document Drafting

Trial Preparation

First and Third Party Claims

Billing Management

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in insurance defense to join a firm with offices throughout the US. This Litigation Paralegal can sit remote within California, but must reside within the state and have experience with California civil codes & procedures.

The ideal Litigation Paralegal will have extensive experience in handling discovery processes, drafting legal documents, and preparing for trials. First or third party liability claims experience is a plus. Prior insurance defense experience is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of discovery, including drafting, responding to, and organizing discovery requests and responses.

• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and other documents necessary for litigation proceedings.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and ensuring readiness for court.

• Maintain accurate and detailed billing records to meet the required billable hours of 1650 annually.

• Conduct research and gather documentation related to insurance defense cases, including first and third-party claims.

^ Pay is contingent upon experience.

We have placed numerous happy employees at this firm, in three different offices around the country!

Requirements:

• Living in CA and experience with CA civil law. Paralegals local to San Diego or Walnut Creek will be given preference.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Litigation Paralegal, ideally in insurance defense or a similar practice area.

• Proven expertise in handling first and third-party insurance claims.

• Proficiency in drafting and responding to discovery requests.

• Strong knowledge of trial preparation processes, including organizing and managing trial materials.

• Experience in maintaining and meeting billable hour requirements (ABA-approved paralegal certificate required for billing purposes).

• Familiarity with calendaring and court filing procedures is a plus.

Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent [at] roberthalf [dotcom] with "Litigation Paralegal - remote in CA" as the subject line.