Senior Litigation Paralegal

Ascendion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascendion in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team. You will own and manage complex litigation matters, supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong knowledge of California civil procedure, and robust case management, discovery, and trial preparation skills, with proficiency in legal software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a plaintiff-side firm.
• Strong understanding of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Extensive discovery, motion practice, deposition preparation, and trial support experience.
• Proficient with legal case management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation case management from initial filing through resolution.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, trial preparation, and litigation deadlines.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Coordinate and manage written discovery, including document production, subpoenas, and deposition preparation.
• Organize, review, and maintain case files, medical records, deposition transcripts, and other litigation materials.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and other trial-related documentation.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to junior paralegals and legal support staff when necessary.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established and growing Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation matters and working closely with attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive litigation experience, strong case management skills, and the ability to independently manage critical aspects of the litigation process from inception through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation case management from initial filing through resolution.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, trial preparation, and litigation deadlines.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Coordinate and manage written discovery, including document production, subpoenas, and deposition preparation.
• Organize, review, and maintain case files, medical records, deposition transcripts, and other litigation materials.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and other trial-related documentation.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to junior paralegals and legal support staff when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a plaintiff-side law firm.
• Strong understanding of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Extensive experience with discovery, motion practice, deposition preparation, and trial support.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Proficiency with legal case management software and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
• Competitive salary $90,000-$130K, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced legal team.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.