Senior Trial Paralegal

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to work on-site in Irvine, California. This role involves supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from discovery to trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules.

The firm emphasizes mentorship and professional development, ensuring that your expertise is valued and career is supported in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Exceptional organization, judgment, and ability to manage multiple complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation including discovery and trial preparation.
• Draft and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and court filings under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors and prepare trial materials.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Knowledge of California court rules

eDiscovery platforms expertise

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

DISCO

TrialDirector

CaseMap

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work side-by-side with accomplished litigators on complex, high-stakes matters from inception through trial and appeal
• Be the go-to litigation support professional for trial technology, eDiscovery, and courtroom presentation
• Join a fast-growing, modern law firm that invests heavily in its people, tools, and long-term success
• Use cutting-edge litigation platforms, trial presentation systems, and AI-assisted legal technology
• Strong compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities and long-term stability

Location

On-site in Irvine, California, offering a collaborative, professional office environment with direct access to attorneys, trial teams, and litigation leadership.

Note

This role requires substantial hands-on litigation paralegal experience, including trial preparation, eDiscovery workflows, and California and federal court filings.

About Us

We are an entrepreneurial, full-service business law firm serving middle-market clients nationwide. Our culture is built around collaboration, innovation, and a people-first mindset. We believe excellent legal work and a healthy, supportive environment go hand in hand, and we are intentional about investing in our team's growth, tools, and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals
• Draft, format, proofread, cite-check, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and court filings under attorney supervision
• File documents in California state and federal courts using CM/ECF and applicable e-filing platforms
• Manage discovery processes including document review, privilege logs, large-scale productions, ESI protocols, metadata, and production specifications
• Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors, litigation support teams, experts, court reporters, and trial technology providers
• Prepare deposition and trial materials including exhibits, summaries, witness files, trial binders, demonstratives, and exhibit lists
• Provide trial technology and hot-seat support by organizing, loading, displaying, and retrieving exhibits, deposition clips, and demonstratives
• Maintain detailed case chronologies, witness summaries, issue lists, timelines, and production logs
• Utilize litigation technology platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO, TrialDirector, OnCue, CaseMap, or similar tools
• Track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery cutoffs, hearings, and trial schedules
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time in accordance with firm and client guidelines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Meets California paralegal requirements through certificate, degree, or qualifying law firm experience
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures
• Demonstrated experience with eDiscovery platforms, trial preparation, and courtroom technology
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Exceptional organization, judgment, discretion, and ability to manage multiple complex matters

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be treated as a critical member of the litigation team, not just support staff. Your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career supported through mentorship, professional development, and exposure to sophisticated legal work in a forward-thinking environment.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance