Senior Litigation Paralegal

Cantor Fitzgerald; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald, Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support in-house litigators through all phases of complex litigation. The role emphasizes discovery management, drafting and filing pleadings, coordinating e-discovery, and assisting with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of complex litigation experience, strong knowledge of civil rules and e-filing, and proficiency with Relativity, Westlaw, PACER, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State civil rules and e-filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other litigation tools.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including Bluebook citation.
• Experience using Westlaw and PACER for legal research.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documents for discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Monitor dockets and manage case files; issue deadlines.
• Prepare tenders to insurance carriers on various cases.
• Manage large document collections and e-discovery processes in Relativity.
• Coordinate with e-discovery vendors and electronic filing.
• Prepare subpoenas, deposition notices, and filings.
• Bluebook cite-checking and proofreading filings.
• Conduct factual research using Westlaw, PACER, and other tools.
• Assist with trial prep, exhibit organization, and attend trials as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Complex litigation

e-discovery tools

Westlaw research

PACER access

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Bluebook citation

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Relativity

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to work side‑by‑side with our in‑house litigators throughout all phases of complex litigation. The role involves managing discovery, drafting and filing pleadings, coordinating e‑discovery, and assisting with trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documents for discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Monitor court dockets, manage internal case files, and issue deadline reminders.
• Prepare and coordinate tenders to insurance carriers on various cases.
• Manage large‑scale document collections, including coding and pulling documents in Relativity.
• Coordinate with e‑discovery vendors and oversee electronic filing processes.
• Prepare and file subpoenas, deposition notices, and other Federal and State pleadings.
• Conduct Bluebook cite‑checking and proofread all filings and legal memoranda.
• Perform factual research using Westlaw, PACER, and other tools, summarizing findings.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and attend trial as needed.
• Maintain confidential information and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State civil rules and e‑filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other litigation support platforms.
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including Bluebook citation and proofreading skills.
• Experience using research tools such as Westlaw, PACER, and internet resources.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment, with flexibility to adjust hours as needed.

This hybrid position requires four days per week in the office and offers a competitive salary ($75,000‑$90,000) plus an annual discretionary bonus.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 249927
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 07:05 PM
• Locations 18401 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA, 92612, US