Remote Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate Litigation

Leoforce; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Strong productivity-based annual bonus

Job summary

Leoforce, a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with deep California unlawful detainer and real estate litigation expertise to join our growing team. The role works closely with attorneys on unlawful detainer matters and other real estate disputes, guiding cases from intake through resolution.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience in CA unlawful detainer and civil litigation, stellar calendaring, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience with California commercial unlawful detainer proceedings and general civil litigation is required.
• Strong knowledge of the lifecycle of an unlawful detainer action and the procedural requirements applicable at each stage.
• Experience handling a high-volume landlord-tenant or unlawful detainer caseload strongly preferred.
• Experience with California state court electronic filing and service procedures.
• Familiarity with landlord-tenant issues affecting unlawful detainer proceedings, including termination notices, service requirements, procedural defenses, and local requirements.
• Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of California commercial unlawful detainer and real estate litigation, from pre-litigation through trial to post-trial/post-judgment matters (including appeals and enforcement of judgment).
• Review case files and supporting documentation for completeness and identify information needed to commence or advance an unlawful detainer action.
• Prepare, organize, and assist with the filing and service of unlawful detainer pleadings and related documents, including complaints, summonses, proofs of service, requests for entry of default, default judgment packages, writs of possession, and other court filings.
• Track service, responsive pleading deadlines, court dates, trial dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical dates.
• Coordinate with process servers, sheriff's departments, court personnel, vendors, witnesses, and other third parties as necessary.
• Prepare and organize discovery, including document requests, interrogatories, requests for admission, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
• Assist with eDiscovery and data management.
• Assist with motions, oppositions, declarations, exhibits, and other litigation filings.
• Support attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and settlement conferences, including preparation of exhibits, witness materials, chronologies, and trial binders.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts and federal and bankruptcy courts, and monitor filings for acceptance, rejection, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic matter files and ensure correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case materials are properly filed.
• Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines, case developments, and items requiring attention.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with clients regarding case status, information and documents needed, upcoming deadlines, and other routine case-management matters, while appropriately involving supervising attorneys as needed.
• Assist with client reporting and case-status updates, particularly for clients with multiple or high-volume matters.
• Conduct factual and procedural research as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Deadline management

Client communication

California law knowledge

Tools

eDiscovery

Job description

Leoforce, a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with deep California unlawful detainer and real estate litigation expertise to join our growing team. The role works closely with attorneys on unlawful detainer matters and other real estate disputes, guiding cases from intake through resolution.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience in CA unlawful detainer and civil litigation, stellar calendaring, and a proactive approach to