Senior Litigation Paralegal — Lead Trial Support (On-site)

Orion Placement; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Orion Placement in Lancaster, CA seeks a true senior litigation paralegal to manage a high-volume docket from discovery through trial in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, strong knowledge of California civil procedure, and the ability to independently manage complex files. State court filing experience is required; federal/appellate exposure is a plus; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules.
• Experience managing complex litigation files independently.
• Experience with State Court filings; Federal and Appellate Court filing experience preferred.
• Trial preparation and trial support experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to type at least 70 WPM.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload through all phases of litigation, including trial.
• Serve as a senior resource by providing guidance and oversight to junior litigation assistants and legal support staff.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, reviewing responses and identifying deficiencies or strategic issues.
• Review medical records and organize supporting case documentation.
• Identify, retain, and coordinate expert witnesses.
• Coordinate expert examinations and litigation support activities.
• Prepare trial pleadings, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks.
• Attend trials as needed to support attorneys.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and California procedural requirements.

Job description

Orion Placement in Lancaster, CA seeks a true senior litigation paralegal to manage a high-volume docket from discovery through trial in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, strong knowledge of California civil procedure, and the ability to independently manage complex files. State court filing experience is required; federal/appellate exposure is a plus; Spanish is a plus.