Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location: Irvine or Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Experience: 10+ Years

Our client is an established law firm seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 10+ years of defense litigation experience to support its California litigation practice.

This is a substantive role working closely with attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, from discovery through trial. The ideal candidate is highly organized, independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of complex litigation matters.

• Support attorneys through all phases of civil defense litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

• Draft written discovery, responses, objections, and meet-and-confer correspondence.

• Conduct document review and assist with document production and privilege logs.

• Prepare medical chronologies, billing summaries, and deposition summaries.

• Assist with deposition preparation and case strategy.

• Manage case files, evidence, deadlines, and litigation calendars.

• Prepare trial notebooks, witness and exhibit lists, exhibit binders, and trial materials.

• Assist attorneys during hearings and trials as needed.

• Anticipate case needs and independently manage assigned litigation responsibilities.

• 10+ years of defense litigation experience.

• Significant experience supporting California civil litigation.

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.

• Strong knowledge of discovery, document production, privilege, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with attorneys.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong judgment and ability to anticipate litigation team needs.

• Hybrid work environment.

• Year-end bonus eligibility.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Paid time off.

• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

• FSA/HSA options.

• Employee assistance, wellness, and telehealth resources.

• Additional supplemental benefits.

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