Senior Product Liability Trial Paralegal

Dykema; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dykema in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Trial Paralegal with 6+ years' experience in product liability and class action matters. You will support trial teams with document control, witness coordination, exhibit management, and complex discovery processes to help move cases toward resolution.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, comfort with tight deadlines, and willingness to travel and work extended hours during trial periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 6+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with a focus on product liability and class action cases
• Significant trial preparation and courtroom experience
• Proficiency in legal software and e-discovery tools (e.g., Lexis, Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel and work extended hours during trial periods

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of case management and trial preparation, including document organization, witness preparation, and exhibit management
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents, including motions and subpoenas
• Organize and manage large volumes of documents, conduct substantive document reviews, and assist with e-discovery processes
• Coordinate with expert witnesses, clients, and vendors, as well as opposing counsel, during case preparation and trial
• Act as a key support member during trial, managing exhibits, logistics, and technology in the courtroom
• Perform legal research, assist in drafting case summaries, and maintain case-related databases
• Provide post-trial assistance, including preparing settlement documentation and organizing final case materials
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with legal procedures and court rules

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Product liability experience

Class action experience

Trial preparation

E-discovery tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Lexis

Relativity

CaseMap

TrialDirector

Job description

Dykema in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Trial Paralegal with 6+ years' experience in product liability and class action matters. You will support trial teams with document control, witness coordination, exhibit management, and complex discovery processes to help move cases toward resolution.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, comfort with tight deadlines, and willingness to travel and work extended hours during trial periods.