In-House Litigation Paralegal

About the Opportunity A well-established financial services organization is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its in-house legal department. This position will support a collaborative team of attorneys and legal professionals handling litigation, arbitration, claims, and regulatory matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation paralegal interested in transitioning from a law firm environment into an in-house legal role while gaining exposure to arbitration matters and corporate legal operations. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement: Fully onsite

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to move in-house and broaden legal experience
• Exposure to arbitration matters and specialized dispute resolution processes
• Collaborative legal team with approachable leadership and mentorship (RHL placed your would-be boss 3+ years ago!)
• Stable organization with strong employee retention
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other employee benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, legal records, calendars, and critical deadlines.
• Review incoming claims and disputes, gather relevant documentation, and prepare factual summaries and chronologies.
• Draft notices, correspondence, settlement-related documents, promissory notes, tender notices, and related legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery efforts, including document collection, review, production tracking, and follow-up on outstanding requests.
• Work closely with outside counsel by compiling client records and supporting documentation necessary for litigation and arbitration matters.
• Partner with various internal departments to obtain records and information needed for legal matters.
• Review and summarize pleadings, deposition transcripts, and other case materials.
• Respond to subpoenas and assist with document retrieval and production.
• Track assignments, monitor deadlines, and help keep matters progressing efficiently.
• Assist with document management and records organization across multiple matters.

Compensation

• Base salary is commensurate with experience and fluency with the tasks above, generally not to exceed $90,000.
• Potential discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacation, and additional paid time off.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 1+ years of California civil procedure and litigation experience, which includes...
• Experience drafting discovery responses.
• Strong document management and organizational skills, including in collaboration with outside counsel.
• Ability to draft concise written legal letters, notices, and correspondence.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience coordinating high-volume document collection and production.

Preferred Experience

• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting arbitrations, insurance-related matters, regulatory matters, or complex litigation is a plus.

Ready to apply? Send your resume to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "In-House Litigation Paralegal" as the subject line. This role can hire/start before year-end!

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