Litigation Paralegal
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite After 90-Day Probationary Period)
Salary: Up to $115,000/year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid
LHH is working with a well-established civil litigation defense firm in seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team in their Downtown Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation defense, with a strong foundation in trial preparation and eDiscovery. This is a full-time role offering a hybrid schedule after an initial 90-day onsite period.
Responsibilities:
- Provide litigation support to attorneys at all stages of the case, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Assist with full trial preparation, including:
- Drafting and organizing pre-trial pleadings
- Preparing exhibit and witness lists
- Creating trial binders and coordinating logistics
- Providing onsite trial support and post-trial assistance
- Manage eDiscovery processes, including document review, data organization, and production
- Maintain and organize case files and litigation databases
- Draft and file legal documents in state and federal courts
- Summarize depositions, medical records, discovery responses, and other litigation materials
- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and vendors
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation defense experience as a paralegal
- Trial experience is required
- Proven experience with eDiscovery platforms and document management systems
- Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) required
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent) required
- Thorough knowledge of California and federal court rules and procedures
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software