Senior Litigation Paralegal

Los Angeles Paralegal Association; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Murchison & Cumming, LLP seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our Los Angeles or Irvine team. You will support attorneys through all phases of defense litigation, from discovery to trial, manage records, deadlines, and trial materials, and work closely with litigators to ensure timely, precise case preparation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of defense litigation experience, an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational and written communication skills;

Qualifications

• 10+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Excellent organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from discovery through trial.
• Draft discovery requests, responses, objections, and meet-and-confer letters.
• Manage documents, discovery materials, and privilege logs.
• Prepare chronology and deposition summaries; assist with trial preparation.
• Organize case files, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Attend hearings and trials as needed; provide on-call support as required.
• Track internal and external deadlines and ensure timely compliance.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient case management.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role and responsibilities.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Murchison & Cumming, LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 10+ years of defense litigation experience to join our Los Angeles or Irvine team.

This is a substantive litigation role for a paralegal who wants to be an integral part of the case team. You will work closely with experienced litigators from discovery through trial, helping manage records, evidence, deadlines, case preparation and trial support for clients that include businesses, insurers and professionals.

The role is well suited for someone who works confidently and independently, anticipates what the litigation team will need next, and values being trusted with meaningful responsibility.

Murchison & Cumming, LLP offers a flexible work environment with remote, in-office and hybrid schedules based on the needs of the role and team.

What You’ll Do:

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions and trial preparation
• Draft written discovery, responses, objections and meet-and-confer correspondence
• Conduct document review and assist with document production and privilege logs
• Prepare medical chronologies, billing summaries and deposition summaries
• Assist with deposition preparation and attend meetings as appropriate
• Manage case files, evidence and key litigation deadlines
• Prepare trial notebooks, witness and exhibit lists, exhibit binders and other trial materials
• Assist attorneys during hearings and trials as needed
• Perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

What We’re Looking For:

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
• 10+ years of defense litigation experience
• Significant experience supporting California civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of discovery and trial preparation
• Excellent organizational, research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage, meet, and track internal and external deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• This is a senior-level position requiring the ability to independently manage all aspects of assigned matters, anticipate case needs, exercise sound judgment, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.