Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - Business, Labor & Employment

Location: Irvine, CA
Schedule: Primarily onsite (4 days/week after first 90 days)

Work Week: 37.5 hours

Compensation: $75,000 - $103,000 DOE

Overview

A mid-to-large sized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters, including business and labor & employment cases. This role requires strong experience in both state and federal court procedures, as well as the ability to manage case workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, and pleadings
• File and serve documents in state and federal courts (CM/ECF, File & Serve)
• Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
• Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, coding, productions, and database management (Relativity)
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, including organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Track deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Prepare binders and materials for hearings and trial
• Proofread and cite-check legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate with clients and counsel regarding case updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 5-15 years of litigation paralegal experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules of evidence
• Experience with CM/ECF, Relativity, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw) required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $103,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Michelle Wirtz

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.