Litigation Paralegal, Labor & Employment Defense

Litigation Paralegal, Labor & Employment Defense

Prominent defense firm in Downtown Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably within labor and employment, and demonstrated experience assisting in all aspects of trial preparation.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and trial documents; prepare exhibits and motion appendices.
• Support document review and production while tracking status and organization of case materials.
• Handle case file preparation, review, and maintenance.
• Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, and coordinate witness or expert interviews.
• Manage e‑discovery processes and ensure compliance with firm standards; enter billing and expenses promptly.

• Must meet California Business & Professions Code §6450 requirements; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of civil litigation defense experience;
  Labor & Employment experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, including case management, document review, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with state and federal court rules, including e‑filing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), West Law, and billing systems.

Firm offers comprehensive benefits, hybrid work schedules, and a collaborative and supportive environment and culture.

Mid–Senior Level

Full‑time

Legal

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.