Senior Paralegal: Trial Prep and Research Lead

Lawyers for Justice; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based discretionary bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery, client and witness interviews, and trial readiness. This full-time, on-site role requires strong organization and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, researching statutes, managing case files, preparing summaries, and coordinating with clients. A Paralegal Certificate and a BA are preferred; five years of experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss cases.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions; file per procedures.
• Research statutes, regulations, and cases; provide written analysis.
• Interview clients and witnesses; prepare summaries of statements.
• Organize, store, and retrieve case files and exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation and attend hearings or trials.
• Track billable hours by case; maintain records.
• Enter and cross-reference documents in databases.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate with counsel on special projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Legal research

Document drafting

Case management

Interviews

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Trial prep software

Job description

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery, client and witness interviews, and trial readiness. This full-time, on-site role requires strong organization and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, researching statutes, managing case files, preparing summaries, and coordinating with clients. A Paralegal Certificate and a BA are preferred; five years of experience is desirable.