Paralegal

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support civil litigation matters for a Contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role will assist attorneys through all stages of case progression, with a strong focus on document management, discovery coordination, court filings, and trial readiness. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in litigation support, communicates effectively with internal and external parties, and works confidently with case management systems in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage litigation files and maintain organized case records using case management software to support accurate tracking of deadlines, filings, and matter status.
• Coordinate discovery activities by preparing, reviewing, and organizing document productions, responses, and related materials for civil litigation cases.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and other case-related materials for attorney review, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with procedural requirements.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in both state and federal courts while monitoring filing confirmations and resolving submission issues as needed.
• Support trial preparation by assembling exhibits, witness materials, pleadings, and other documents required for hearings, depositions, and trial proceedings.
• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and outside parties regarding scheduling, case updates, and document requests.
• Track litigation deadlines and procedural requirements to help ensure timely responses, filings, and case activity throughout the matter lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting civil litigation matters in a paralegal or closely related legal support role.
• Hands-on knowledge of discovery processes, including document collection, organization, and production support.
• Experience preparing legal correspondence and drafting case-related documents for attorney review.
• Proficiency with electronic filing procedures for both state and federal courts.
• Ability to use case management software to maintain accurate records and manage competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with trial preparation tasks, including exhibit organization and compilation of hearing or trial materials.
• Strong written communication, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

$36.10-$41.80 Hourly

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