Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organizing trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and all trial materials for civil employment cases
• Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents including motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas
• Managing discovery processes: propounding and responding to discovery, tracking deadlines, and organizing productions
• Coordinating depositions, including scheduling, preparing deposition outlines and summaries, and handling logistics
• Conducting legal research and summarizing findings to support attorney strategy
• E-filing documents with state and federal courts; managing court deadlines and ensuring compliance with local rules
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court staff
• Maintaining organized electronic and physical case files with accuracy and accessibility
• Assisting attorneys with jury instruction preparation, verdict form drafting, and trial timeline coordination
• Supporting pre-trial motions, including motions in limine, and tracking all case-related statutes of limitations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of paralegal experience in a civil litigation environment
• Strong knowledge of California civil court procedures, rules, and filing requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strongly Preferred: Civil litigation trial preparation experience — strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience preparing trial exhibits, binders, jury instructions, and witness materials
• Familiarity with California employment law matters (discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage & hour)
• Experience with e-filing platforms (One Legal, File & ServeXpress, or similar)
• Proficiency in case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus