Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep, Discovery & Relativity

CA Paralegal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Paralegal in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex business, labor and employment matters. This role requires strong knowledge of state and federal procedures and the ability to manage case workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will draft and file documents, assist with depositions, discovery and trial preparation, and work with CM/ECF, Relativity and other research tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 5-15 years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules of evidence
• Experience with CM/ECF, Relativity, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw) required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, and pleadings
• File and serve documents in state and federal courts (CM/ECF, File & Serve)
• Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
• Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, coding, productions, and database management (Relativity)
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, including organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Track deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Prepare binders and materials for hearings and trial
• Proofread and cite-check legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate with clients and counsel regarding case updates

Skills

Legal research

Drafting/Editing

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

CA Paralegal in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex business, labor and employment matters. This role requires strong knowledge of state and federal procedures and the ability to manage case workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will draft and file documents, assist with depositions, discovery and trial preparation, and work with CM/ECF, Relativity and other research tools.