Paralegal

Law Firms; California (MO); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a collaborative employment defense team remotely. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of litigation paralegal experience, a stable work history, and expertise in civil litigation procedures. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and communicating with clients and courts. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 – $125,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Stable employment history with 2–3 employers in 10 years.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and electronically file pleadings and motions.
• Prepare discovery, subpoenas, and trial binders.
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines.
• Organize and manage electronic case files.
• Communicate with clients and courts.

Skills

Litigation support skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Position: Litigation Paralegal – Employment Defense (Fully Remote / Southern California)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Fully Remote (Firm based in Southern California)

Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000 (DOE)

Billable Requirement: Minimum 500 hours per year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a dynamic and collaborative employment defense team. This is a fully remote position supporting a group of accomplished attorneys in a professional yet close-knit work environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation support skills, a stable work history, and the ability to work independently while providing exceptional administrative and legal assistance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, and court documents
• Prepare discovery, subpoenas, deposition materials, and trial binders
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing systems
• Organize and manage electronic case files
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation and exhibit organization
• Provide general legal assistant and secretarial support to assigned attorneys
• Support two attorneys concurrently

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Stable employment history (no more than 2–3 employers in the past 10 years)
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 – $125,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 2 to 3 weeks of paid time off