Litigation Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations across 15 countries, offering competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative environment. Join our Litigation Team as a Litigation Paralegal in our Orange County, CA office.

About the Role

The Litigation Paralegal will provide organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial.
• Oversees organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable work areas and case rooms.
• Assists and manages the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery, and prepares for expert discovery.
• Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.
• Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, depositions, court transcripts, and creates substantive coding tools.
• Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conducts fact research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other search engines.
• Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service.
• Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
• Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes and proofreads briefs and other legal documents.
• Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars, and communicates with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Assists in preparation of post-trial filings, including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, and organizes the case for appeal if necessary.
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis.
• Assists with other department activities as needed and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Certified Paralegal required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm, with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues in the Litigation practice area.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management and support staff.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings, and other documents.
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial.

Technology

• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), as well as document management systems.
• Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and improve work quality.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $57.81 to $72.15 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus (for full-time employees).
• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary programs: accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs (available in certain markets).