Paralegal – Litigation

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irvine is seeking a capable Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support corporate legal projects and litigation readiness. You will prepare documents, organize files, and assist attorneys with holds and deadlines.

The role requires 1–5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Office, and a disciplined, detail‑oriented approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Associate Degree and/or Florida paralegal certification.
• 1–5 years of Paralegal experience.
• Experience working across corporate departments and supporting executives and other employees in corporate legal projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary matter intake by gathering relevant facts, identifying basic legal issues, and routing information to attorneys and legal team members.
• Perform basic legal research and summarize findings for litigation matters, legal projects, and attorney review.
• Support the litigation hold process by preparing and maintaining documentation, assisting with release of holds, and maintaining the tracking system.
• Partner with in-house litigation attorneys and internal stakeholders on litigation hold compliance and related processes.
• Prepare routine legal documents, templates, and administrative materials.
• Proofread draft documents and obtain execution signatures on finalized materials.
• Manage document organization, filing, and matter tracking.
• Maintain legal records and shared drives according to internal procedures.
• File legal documents and assist with applicable rules, filing requirements, and deadlines.
• Support attorneys with materials and logistics for hearings, meetings, internal presentations, and legal projects.
• Provide fully executed documents to outside counsel or internal functional teams and save them in company systems.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Legal Document Preparation

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Florida Paralegal Certification

Paralegal Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary matter intake by gathering relevant facts, identifying basic legal issues, and routing information to attorneys and legal team members
• Perform basic legal research and summarize findings for litigation matters, legal projects, and attorney review
• Support the litigation hold process by preparing and maintaining documentation, assisting with release of holds, and maintaining the tracking system
• Partner with in-house litigation attorneys and internal stakeholders on litigation hold compliance and related processes
• Prepare routine legal documents, templates, and administrative materials
• Proofread draft documents and obtain execution signatures on finalized materials
• Manage document organization, filing, and matter tracking
• Maintain legal records and shared drives according to internal procedures
• File legal documents and assist with applicable rules, filing requirements, and deadlines
• Support attorneys with materials and logistics for hearings, meetings, internal presentations, and legal projects
• Provide fully executed documents to outside counsel or internal functional teams and save them in company systems

Requirements

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant Associate Degree and/or Florida paralegal certification
• 1–5 years of Paralegal experience
• Experience working across corporate departments and supporting executives and other employees in corporate legal projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in English
• Impeccable organizational, time management, attention to detail, and proofreading skills
• Ability to independently resolve inquiries and issues with skill and judgment
• Ability to balance multiple projects with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain poise in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Demonstrated discretion in handling highly confidential information
• Ability to interact well with co-workers, supervisors, and management while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs
• Finger dexterity is necessary

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, organization, and compliance, with a strong ability to conduct legal research and support litigation processes. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Paralegal Experience
• Legal Document Preparation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Legal Research Skills
• Florida Paralegal Certification

Hard Skills

• Legal Research
• Document Organization
• Filing Requirements
• Litigation Hold Compliance
• Proofreading
• Matter Tracking
• Legal Document Preparation
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Confidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Professional Demeanor
• Problem-Solving
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Florida Paralegal Certification
• Paralegal Associate Degree

Industry Keywords

• Litigation
• Corporate Legal Projects
• Legal Compliance
• Document Management
• Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint