Litigation Paralegal

About the role

An established law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Irvine, CA office. This role requires substantial experience with state and federal court procedures and a strong working knowledge of rules of evidence and trial practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation matters
• Manage all aspects of electronic discovery, including loading, coding, Bates numbering, production logging, and document searches in Relativity
• Support attorneys in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including logistics, exhibits, witness and expert preparation, and technology needs
• Create and maintain case management repositories for new matters, with primary responsibility for file organization and timely distribution of court filings
• Organize discovery, pleadings, research, and case documents for attorney review and trial preparation
• Prepare binders for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel to respond to inquiries and provide case updates
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance
• Track case deadlines and support overall case management needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferred
• Five to fifteen years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Relativity experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

Pay

Estimated salary range for candidates with five to fifteen years of experience is approximately $80,000 to $105,000.