Senior Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep & Discovery

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of general civil litigation experience. You will support attorneys in tort defense matters, manage case files, prepare subpoenas and discovery, and assist with trial preparation and witness management.

Candidate will handle legal research, document preparation, and coordination with experts, in a fast-paced environment across state and federal court matters.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of general civil litigation experience is required.
• Experience with expert retention and preparing medical chronologies is a must.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, iManage.
• Experience in State and Federal Court systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to read and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions.
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts.
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, chronologies, agreements, and trial binders.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media research.
• Trial preparation – notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, subpoenas; witness management; schedule testimony; prepare trial presentations.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

Pacer

Relativity

Sanction

TrialPad

iManage

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of general civil litigation experience. You will support attorneys in tort defense matters, manage case files, prepare subpoenas and discovery, and assist with trial preparation and witness management.

Candidate will handle legal research, document preparation, and coordination with experts, in a fast-paced environment across state and federal court matters.