Senior Litigation Paralegal – Employment Defense

Jackson Lewis P.C.; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Orange County, CA, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases are essential.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, preparing discovery documents, coordinating with e-discovery teams, and assisting with trial and arbitration preparation to ensure timely, accurate case management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense; employment law background preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.
• Experience with timekeeping and billing software; knowledge of Intapp is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems; familiarity with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Experience in e-discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration prep, class actions, and wage/hour matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, tracking progress and deadlines.
• Draft initial pleadings for federal, state, and administrative venues.
• Prepare discovery documents for various proceedings.
• Draft discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines of key events.
• Coordinate with attorneys and clients to gather materials for discovery and trial work.
• Organize and prepare documents for production, including Bates numbering and redactions.
• Coordinate with e-discovery team on large productions; use Relativity as needed.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas; monitor responses.
• Support trial and arbitration prep, organize exhibits and lists.
• Conduct cite-checking and Shepardizing; perform legal research via Lexis and PACER.
• Conduct background and social media searches.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Alternative qualifications acceptable

Tools

Relativity

NetDocuments

Intapp

Lexis

PACER

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Orange County, CA, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases are essential.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, preparing discovery documents, coordinating with e-discovery teams, and assisting with trial and arbitration preparation to ensure timely, accurate case management.