Sr Litigation Paralegal - Any CA office

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is assisting a leading law firm in California to recruit a Senior Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid work arrangement.

The role supports complex litigation from intake to trial, with lead responsibilities, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. The position is located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Palo Alto and offers a competitive base salary plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years of litigation paralegal experience with AmLaw 100 firms or specialized practice
• Experience supporting all phases of litigation from intake to hearings
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity or Nuix Discover
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex litigation matters and mentor junior paralegals
• Manage case files, discovery, calendaring, and trial prep
• Coordinate trial and arbitration logistics, including remote offices
• Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents under attorney supervision
• Conduct legal research under attorney supervision
• Establish and refine systems for organizing and retrieving case documents
• Liaise between attorneys, support teams, co-counsel, courts, government agencies, experts, vendors
• Provide guidance and training on litigation procedures and best practices

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Team leadership

Legal research

Bluebook proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discover

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal | Hybrid | California

Locations:

Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Palo Alto

LHH is assisting a leading law firm in its search for a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters in a hybrid work environment. This is a career-track opportunity for an experienced paralegal who can serve as a lead resource on major cases while helping guide junior paralegals and support professionals.

The Role

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will partner closely with attorneys and case teams throughout all phases of litigation, from intake and discovery through trial, arbitration, and hearings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex litigation matters, including case files, discovery, calendaring, and trial preparation
• Coordinating trial and arbitration logistics, including workspaces, remote offices, vendors, and outside resources
• Leading discovery and witness-preparation support
• Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing routine legal documents under attorney supervision
• Conducting legal research under attorney supervision
• Establishing and refining systems for organizing and retrieving case documents
• Coordinating junior paralegals and support staff on large litigation matters and investigations
• Liaising between attorneys, support teams, co-counsel, courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms
• Providing guidance and training on litigation procedures and best practices
• Protecting sensitive firm and client information with discretion and integrity [Senior Lit...ralegal CA | PDF]

The Opportunity

This position offers:

• A lead role on large, sophisticated litigation matters
• Exposure to matters spanning discovery, trial, arbitration, and hearings
• Opportunities to improve case-management systems and procedures
• Informal and formal mentorship responsibilities
• A collaborative working environment with attorneys, paralegals, and professional support teams
• A hybrid workplace arrangement

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000 to $140,000, depending on experience
• Status: Non-exempt
• Staff members hired for a minimum schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance
• Overtime and travel may be required based on business and case needs

The source materials do not specify bonus eligibility, billable-hour expectations, retirement benefits, paid leave, or other incentive programs.

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years of litigation paralegal experience with an AmLaw 100 firm or specialized litigation practice
• Experience supporting all phases of litigation, including intake, discovery, trial, arbitration, and hearings
• Experience preparing for and attending trials, arbitrations, or hearings
• Knowledge of court and administrative-agency filings, including electronic filing
• Proficiency with cite-checking and Bluebook rules
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity or Nuix Discover
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal environment
• Strong organizational, communication, judgment, and client-service skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Availability for overtime and travel as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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