Litigation Paralegal: Trials & Discovery

Kahana Feld; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld in California is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple litigation practice areas. You will coordinate complex documents, assist with eDiscovery, and prepare for trials and hearings.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing case files, and liaising with vendors. This role requires strong organizational skills and California-focused paralegal experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in CA with personal injury or construction defect cases.
• Experience preparing for and assisting with trials.
• Familiarity with online databases and resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to direct workflow on various cases.
• Review and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
• Conduct eDiscovery tasks and document productions; search production databases for relevant docs.
• Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
• Organize and conduct case-related team meetings; review summaries of discovery responses and documents.
• Assist with preparation for court hearings and depositions; attend client meetings and conference calls.
• Conduct legal research and factual research; review vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Coordinate and prepare for trials; support attorneys at court and hearings; bill accurately for all work.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent and collaborative

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

One Legal

First Legal

Odyssey File & Serve

Green Filing

PACER

CM/ECF

Job description

Kahana Feld in California is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple litigation practice areas. You will coordinate complex documents, assist with eDiscovery, and prepare for trials and hearings.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing case files, and liaising with vendors. This role requires strong organizational skills and California-focused paralegal experience.