Litigation Paralegal (5+ yrs) – Los Angeles
Firm Description:
Our client is a national law firm with more than 450 attorneys across over 20 offices in the U.S. and London. With a strong reputation in the insurance, financial services, and professional services sectors, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters. Known for its deep industry knowledge and collaborative approach, our client serves clients of all sizes across highly regulated industries including healthcare, aviation, and real estate.
Position Description:
Litigation Paralegal
Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office. This position focuses on tort defense litigation, including transportation-related matters, personal injury claims, and property damage disputes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who enjoys managing cases from inception through trial, working closely with attorneys and experts, and playing a critical role in complex defense litigation matters.
Responsibilities
Case Management
- Manage and maintain litigation files from initial intake through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial
- Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely responses and filings
- Assist attorneys with case strategy development and litigation support throughout all stages of a matter
Discovery & Litigation Support
- Draft and prepare:
- Interrogatories
- Requests for Production
- Requests for Admission
- Subpoenas for depositions and document production
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- Assist with drafting discovery responses, document productions, and privilege logs
- Organize, review, and manage large volumes of case documents
Fact Investigation & Expert Coordination
- Conduct factual investigations, including social media and public records research
- Research, identify, and coordinate the retention of expert witnesses
- Prepare medical and factual chronologies
- Analyze records and summarize key information for attorneys
Deposition & Hearing Preparation
- Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings
- Organize deposition materials and exhibits
- Coordinate witness scheduling and case logistics
Trial Preparation & Trial Support
- Prepare:
- Trial notebooks
- Exhibit lists
- Witness lists
- Trial subpoenas
- Mediation and arbitration binders
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- Organize and manage physical and electronic trial exhibits
- Create and assist with trial presentations
- Coordinate witnesses and trial schedules
- Attend trials and provide on-site litigation support as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience
- Experience supporting tort defense litigation matters
- Experience with:
- Personal injury litigation
- Transportation-related claims
- Property damage disputes
- Complex litigation matters
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- Strong background in discovery management and trial preparation
- Experience retaining and coordinating expert witnesses
- Experience preparing medical chronologies
- Excellent organizational and project-management abilities
- Strong written communication and proofreading skills
- Ability to independently manage case responsibilities while working collaboratively with attorneys
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- State and federal court litigation experience
- Trial attendance and courtroom support experience
- Experience managing sophisticated defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
Technical Skills
Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- LexisNexis
- PACER
- Relativity
- Trial presentation software
- Document management systems
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated defense litigation matters while serving as a valued member of a collaborative litigation team. Professionals in this role benefit from:
- Significant involvement in case strategy and trial preparation
- Exposure to complex tort defense litigation
- Direct interaction with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses
- Opportunities to attend and support trials
- A collaborative and professional work environment
- Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized litigation practice
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Location
- Los Angeles, California
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Additional supporting materials as requested during the hiring process
Meet Your Recruiter
Samir Metovic
Director of Legal Recruiting
