Litigation Paralegal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee case management in collaboration with attorneys and team members from case inception through trial, settlement, and post-trial activities.

• Draft, review, revise, and cite-check legal documents and briefs.

• Manage and organize hard copy and electronic case files, including maintaining discovery logs, indices, and document databases.

• Assist with document review and develop proficiency in eDiscovery platforms and document review tools.

• Prepare and manage document productions, including key-term searches and production sets.

• Support deposition and hearing preparation, including gathering exhibits and preparing witness materials.

• Perform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping, preparing spreadsheets and electronic media, hyperlinking PDFs, reviewing dockets, and calendaring deadlines.

• Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas and obtain case-related documents from third parties.

• Coordinate with litigation support vendors and internal teams.

• Monitor pending decisions, conduct legal research, and assist attorneys with case analysis.

• Maintain accurate daily billable time entries and meet annual billable hour expectations.

• Collaborate with Litigation Support teams for database management using Relativity and related systems.

• Maintain reliable attendance and effectively work both onsite and remotely.

• Work overtime and travel as required for litigation support.

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under California Business & Professions Code § 6450.

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution required.

• Minimum of five years of paralegal experience in a California law firm or in-house legal department.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Office 365.

• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (such as iPro or similar software) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Experience using legal research databases including Westlaw and/or Lexis.

• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and local filing requirements.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage shifting priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction-related legal practice or construction industry matters.

• Advanced eDiscovery and litigation support experience.

• Prior experience with Trial Director.

• Trial support experience.

• Familiarity with Relativity, iManage 10, or other document management systems.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Regular attendance in a professional office environment with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use for document preparation and case management.

• Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed for case support.

• Ability to maintain productivity in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with changing priorities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment