Litigation Paralegal

A well-established California law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its team on a temp-to-hire basis. The firm represents sophisticated corporate, public entity, and institutional clients in complex commercial litigation, products liability, environmental, employment, and other high-stakes business disputes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoy supporting attorneys through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in complex civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, deposition summaries, and trial binders.
• Manage large-scale document review, organization, and production.
• Coordinate discovery, subpoenas, and records collection.
• Prepare filings for California state and federal courts.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial logistics.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize case documents, evidence, and records.
• Collaborate with attorneys on matters involving commercial disputes, employment issues, environmental claims, products liability, and other complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting cases through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Strong knowledge of California state court procedures, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Experience with document review, document production, exhibit preparation, and case management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation support software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.