Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Growth Path

Tressler LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Dues paid

CLE support

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Orange County, California seeks a paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys across all phases of litigation—from intake through trial and appeal. Prior trial experience is highly preferred and opportunities exist for growth toward a senior paralegal role.

The ideal candidate will assist with trial prep, pleadings, document organization, research, and coordinating with courts and parties. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting briefs.
• Knowledge of case management systems and MS Office 365.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, subpoenas, and appeals.
• Respond to discovery and assist with e-Discovery in state and federal matters.
• Review medical records and case documents for accuracy.
• Support attorneys with arbitrations, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Manage case files, calendars, exhibits, and court deadlines.
• Coordinate with witnesses, clients, and court personnel.
• Record billable time in accordance with firm procedures.

Skills

Litigation research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case management software

Document management software

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tressler LLP in Orange County, California seeks a paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys across all phases of litigation—from intake through trial and appeal. Prior trial experience is highly preferred and opportunities exist for growth toward a senior paralegal role.

The ideal candidate will assist with trial prep, pleadings, document organization, research, and coordinating with courts and parties. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.