Senior Litigation Paralegal – Federal & State Practice

Adams & Martin Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its fast-paced office. The role requires substantial familiarity with state and federal court procedures, Rule of Evidence, and trial practice, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, filing in CM/ECF, conducting legal research, managing e-discovery in Relativity, supporting depositions and trials, and maintaining organized case repositories to ensure timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.
• Five to fifteen years of litigation paralegal experience at a mid‑size or large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Relativity experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation matters
• Manage all aspects of electronic discovery, including loading, coding, Bates numbering, production logging, and document searches in Relativity
• Support attorneys in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including logistics, exhibits, witness and expert preparation, and technology needs
• Create and maintain case management repositories for new matters, with primary responsibility for file organization and timely distribution of court filings
• Organize discovery, pleadings, research, and case documents for attorney review and trial preparation
• Prepare binders for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel to respond to inquiries and provide case updates
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance
• Track case deadlines and support overall case management needs

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research (LexisNexis/Westlaw)

Education

Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

Relativity

File & Serve

LexisNexis/Westlaw

Job description

Adams & Martin Group in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its fast-paced office. The role requires substantial familiarity with state and federal court procedures, Rule of Evidence, and trial practice, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, filing in CM/ECF, conducting legal research, managing e-discovery in Relativity, supporting depositions and trials, and maintaining organized case repositories to ensure timely filings.