Remote, Contract - based Southern California Litigation Paralegal (Trial Prep wi

The Freelance Firm, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Freelance Firm, LLC is seeking a qualified Southern California Litigation Paralegal with trial preparation experience and California litigation knowledge. This remote, on-demand role offers approximately 10+ hours per week for flexible, project-based work.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years as a Litigation Paralegal, with Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice experience, and strong organizational and drafting skills. Begin at $30/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal with direct experience in California litigation matters.
• Prior experience handling Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases required.
• Strong trial preparation experience, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial.
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of medical records, expert materials, and case documents.
• Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, expert witnesses, and trial logistics.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
• Experience with e-filing in California state and federal courts.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong case management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other materials for trial.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, expert witnesses, and trial logistics.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Manage and organize large volumes of medical records and case documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial preparation

Personal Injury experience

Medical Malpractice experience

Case management

Legal documentation drafting

Organization and multitasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Deposition coordination

Job description

Category: Legal
Location: Monterey Park California United States

Welcome to The Freelance Firm! We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Southern California Litigation Paralegal (Trial Preparation with Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Experience). Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Paralegal Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal with direct experience in California litigation matters


• Prior experience handling Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases required


• Strong trial preparation experience, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials


• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial


• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence


• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of medical records, expert materials, and case documents


• Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, expert witnesses, and trial logistics


• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines


• Experience with e-filing in California state and federal courts


• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong case management skills


• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision