Paralegal

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support its Consumer Financial Services practice. The role involves extensive coordination, legal research, and document management for complex matters, with an annual billable requirement.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of paralegal experience, proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and iManage, and a demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and work across teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience supporting complex litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
• Experience with iManage or similar records management systems.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research using approved databases.
• Analyze and summarize case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Prepare and manage deposition, hearing, and trial materials.
• Organize and maintain case documents and transcripts.
• Record client-billable time and meet hour requirements.
• Monitor deadlines and communicate about competing demands.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Legal research

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

iManage

Job description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

The Paralegal is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys and is responsible for providing high-level paralegal support through extensive coordination, legal research, and document management for the firm’s Consumer Financial Services litigation practice group. There is an annual billable requirement to this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, court records, public-record databases, and other approved resources.
• Analyze and summarize case law, statutes, regulations, legal publications, public records, and other authorities relevant to assigned matters.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Use litigation-support, e-discovery, and case-management systems to review, search, code, organize, and manage case documents and transcripts.
• Coordinate document productions, including collecting, reviewing, indexing, Bates stamping, and quality-checking materials for compliance with applicable procedures and deadlines.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare legal documents, factual summaries, deposition summaries, discovery materials, court filings, and other case-related work product.
• Prepare and manage deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including notebooks, exhibits, witness materials, pretrial disclosures, courtroom logistics, and onsite support.
• Organize and maintain correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, transcripts, and official matter records in approved document-management and collaboration systems.
• Monitor deadlines, prioritize concurrent assignments, maintain accuracy, and communicate promptly about competing demands, resource needs, and potential delays.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams across practices and offices to support efficient client service.
• Train and support less experienced paralegals and legal support professionals.
• Record client-billable and administrative time and meet applicable billable-hour requirements.
• Perform assigned work in accordance with legal and ethical requirements, professional standards, firm policies, and confidentiality obligations.
• Follow complex instructions, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism in all work activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and legal terminology.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex legal documents, case law, and factual materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage and organize voluminous filings, documents, and records accurately and efficiently.
• Aptitude for learning and adopting new technologies and tools, with a commitment to continuously developing professional skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and consistency across all work products.
• Proven ability to demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when navigating shifting assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume practice environment.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail even under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Unwavering professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative, think critically, identify issues, and develop practical solutions with available resources.
• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, dynamic environment and consistently delivers quality work with limited supervision.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional, responsive, and effective manner.
• Ability to independently manage and execute routine assignments with confidence and minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a remote, hybrid, and in-office settings.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Certification(s):

Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program beneficial.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and document management.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multi-office law firm environment.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.

The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice.

If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience. Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

About Us

Your experience is our difference.

We aim to make a tangible and lasting difference for you and your business. As a client of our firm, you can expect us to be ahead of the curve in your industry, start closer to the right answer on your issue, and create more value. What drives you, drives us.

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy.

As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 35 offices in the U.S., UK, and EU, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate.

We put clients first. This service ethic manifests itself in everything we do, including through Troutman Plus, our market-leading client value program. Through Troutman Plus, we collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and deliver customized solutions that add real value to their business.

A true service culture thrives on an inclusive environment of mutual support and collaboration — values we emphasize at every level of our firm. Delivering the best service to you depends on a work environment that embraces respect, inclusiveness, and teamwork, empowering every individual to contribute. The best ideas emerge when everyone has a seat at the table.

Corporate responsibility is central to our mission as we reach out to the communities we serve in meaningful partnerships and pro bono work. Individuals and groups firmwide contribute time and talent to the civic, cultural, charitable, educational, and professional organizations that matter to them.