Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Latitude Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal experienced in California law to support an established employment litigation defense firm on a remote, full-time (30-35 hours/week) engagement basis. The engagement is ongoing with potential to convert to a permanent placement for the right candidate. The firm is a multi-state employment law practice representing employers in litigation, workplace investigations, and compliance matters across New Jersey, New York, and California. This is a hands‑on litigation support role covering the full range of docket and filing work, with flexibility to assist with additional responsibilities as team needs shift.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings and discovery from drafting through service and filing.
• E‑file documents in California state courts and stay current on local court rules.
• Calendar deadlines and manage docketing across active litigation matters, including covering this function when additional support is needed.
• Prepare and organize trial materials (exhibits, trial binders, witness/exhibit lists).
• Maintain document organization and privilege logs; handle Bates stamping and document production.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and court personnel as needed.
• Maintain polished, error‑free work product across correspondence and filings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience in California, including hands‑on work with pleadings, discovery, calendaring, transcription, and e‑filing in California courts.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Familiar with e‑filing procedures and court rules in California state courts.
• Available to start immediately.
• Outstanding references.

Skills

• Excellent word processing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Flexible and team‑oriented, comfortable pitching in wherever the docket needs it.

Benefits

Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week or more, including a Qualified 401(k) plan. Benefits‑eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D insurance and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Pay

The annualized pay for this position ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 when calculated on a full‑time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.

Schedule

Full‑time engagement, 30‑35 hours per week, remote (anywhere in the US).