Sr Paralegal

AAA Auto Club Enterprises; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,053 - 61,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

AAA Auto Club Enterprises in Los Angeles is seeking a Paralegal to support trial attorneys with legal research, litigation document drafting, and case management. The role involves assisting with discovery, maintaining case files, and preparing for trials.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 4-6 years of paralegal experience, and demonstrates strong legal research, organizational, and communication skills. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4-6 years of paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proven legal research skills and advanced experience drafting litigation documents.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Perform moderate-level legal research and analyze statutes and case law.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other documents.
• Prepare trial binders, witness files, and timelines; support attorneys during trial.
• Maintain organized case files and track litigation tasks.

Skills

Legal research skills

Drafting litigation documents

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

4–6 years of paralegal experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Performs multiple legal tasks in support of single or multiple trial attorneys, including legal research, drafting litigation documents, and assisting with discovery, witness coordination, and evidence management. Conducts moderately complex research and analyzes law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, and procedural rules. Prepares standard litigation documents, supports trial preparation, and maintains organized case files throughout all stages of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Discovery support – assists with document collection, review, organization, and production; locates witnesses and evidence, prepares exhibit lists, and coordinates with vendors.
• Legal research – performs moderate‑level research and analyzes statutes, case law, court rules, and procedural requirements; assists in factual investigations and compiles data for civil claims and defenses.
• Litigation drafting – drafts pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition summaries, correspondence, inter‑office memos, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Trial preparation – prepares trial binders, witness files, demonstratives, and timelines; supports attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Case management – maintains and organizes case files, calendars deadlines, tracks litigation tasks, and ensures compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Uses initiative and discretion to accomplish routine litigation assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proven legal research skills.
• Advanced experience drafting and reviewing litigation documents.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with attorneys, clients, and witnesses.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to meet productivity and service quality expectations.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.

Starting pay range: $33.43 – $44.53 per hour. Full‑time positions are eligible to participate in an incentive program based on organizational, team, and personal performance.

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization participates in E‑Verify. The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).