Paralegal

Hydrogen Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal for a 6-month contract. The role is four days onsite per week, with start at 8:00/8:30 AM to 5:00/5:30 PM PST. Contract duration is 6 months with compensation of $27-32/hour.

You will prepare, format, and organize legal documents, assist with interrogatories and templates, coordinate meetings, filings due by 5 PM PST, and maintain confidential case records using SharePoint and iManage.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Experience supporting litigation matters in a legal assistant, administrator, or paralegal role.
• Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to litigation matters.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and organizing legal documents.
• Support preparation of interrogatories and standard templates.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, and scheduling for the legal team.
• Assist with time-sensitive filings by deadlines (5:00 PM PST).
• Maintain confidential case materials and use document management systems.

Skills

Legal terminology

Litigation support

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

SharePoint

iManage knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

iManage Repository

Job description

Job Responsibilities

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CaliforniaSCHEDULE: 4 days onsite per week; 8:00/8:30 AM - 5:00/5:30 PM PST. Must be available through 5:00 PM to assist with filings due at 5:00 PM PST.DURATION: 6-month contractPAY: $27-32/hour

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide legal administrative and paralegal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys within a regulatory/legal environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys with day-to-day legal matters and projects.
• Assisting with the preparation, formatting, and organization of legal documents.
• Supporting the preparation of interrogatories, boilerplate templates, and other litigation-related materials.
• Coordinating meetings, schedules, and other administrative activities for the legal team.
• Assisting with filings and ensuring documents are completed accurately and submitted by required deadlines.
• Maintaining and organizing legal records, documents, and case-related information.
• Utilizing legal document management and collaboration tools, including SharePoint and potentially iManage Repository.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Provide administrative and legal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents.
• Support the preparation of interrogatories and standard legal templates.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, and scheduling activities for the legal team.
• Assist with time-sensitive legal filings, including filings with deadlines at 5:00 PM PST.
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve litigation-related documents and case materials.
• Ensure legal documents are properly formatted and organized according to established requirements.
• Assist paralegals with various litigation support tasks and projects.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal department.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive legal information.
• Follow established procedures and requirements related to legal documentation and regulatory matters.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and litigation processes.
• Previous experience supporting litigation matters in a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal capacity.
• Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict filing deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SharePoint required or strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with iManage Repository or similar legal document management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal supporting litigation matters.
• Experience in a regulatory/legal environment is preferred, particularly within a utility company or similar regulated industry.
• Heavy litigation experience in any area of law, including personal injury litigation, will be considered.
• Experience supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys is highly preferred.
• Experience preparing and formatting legal documents is required.
• Experience with legal filings and litigation-related deadlines is preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint and/or iManage Repository is a plus.
• Executive Assistant experience alone is not sufficient; candidates should have direct litigation/legal support experience.