Senior Paralegal

Law Firms; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Hourly bonus

Job summary

Law Firms in Irvine is seeking a Paralegal to join its civil litigation team. The role offers exposure to complex financial services, lending, mortgage/real estate, and business disputes, with a collaborative environment supporting 15–20 attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience (6+ years if no direct financial services litigation experience) and strong organization, detail orientation, and litigation skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience preferred for candidates with direct financial services litigation experience.
• Candidates without direct financial services litigation experience should have 6+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong civil litigation background and familiarity with litigation procedures and case management.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Job description

We are representing an established civil litigation practice in its search for a Paralegal to join its Irvine team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who wants meaningful exposure to sophisticated matters involving financial services, lending, mortgage/real estate, business disputes, and institutional clients.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, litigation-savvy, and comfortable working with multiple attorneys while maintaining a manageable workload.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on complex civil and financial services litigation matters.
• Support a team of approximately 15–20 attorneys, with a relatively light allocation per attorney.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, established litigation environment focused on practical, high-quality client service.
• Competitive base compensation with additional hourly bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience preferred for candidates with direct financial services litigation experience.
• Candidates without direct financial services litigation experience should have 6+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong civil litigation background and familiarity with litigation procedures and case management.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong judgment and ability to work effectively with multiple attorneys.

Hours & Bonus Opportunity

The position has a minimum annual billable-hour expectation of 1,620 hours (135 hours/month).

Employees are eligible for a $50/hour bonus for billable hours worked above the annual minimum, providing additional earning potential for candidates who exceed the required threshold.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 – $90,000 + Benefits. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: