Litigation Paralegal

Title: Litigation Paralegal (In-Office)

Salary: $65,000 - 85,000, Depending on Experience

Location: Pasadena, CA

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About the Firm:

Our firm is a reputable litigation firm serving construction industry stakeholders, including owners, developers, contractors, and suppliers throughout every stage of the construction process. The firm supports clients with contract negotiations, risk management, and construction-related litigation. We pride ourselves on delivering thorough, detail-oriented representation while operating as a tech-forward, efficiency-driven, and drama-free workplace. Our attorneys value collaboration, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Litigation Paralegal who is passionate about managing complex legal processes. This candidate will be detail-oriented, have a strong work ethic, and will be eager to work 1:1 with a Direct Partner to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of matters and grow long-term with the firm.

Benefits:

• 12 total PTO days + 6 sick days + 9 federal holidays
• A medical insurance stipend
• Bonus opportunities including: A discretionary annual bonus based on firm performance, a retention/anniversary bonuses, and a business generation bonus
• Cell phone reimbursement included in monthly salary
• Reimbursement for work-related out-of-pocket expenses (parking, mileage, etc.)
• Free parking

Responsibilities:

• Conduct prospective client intakes, prepare intake memos, and coordinate consults
• Communicate with clients, respond to inquiries, and assist attorneys in providing legal guidance
• Receive, upload, review, organize, and maintain client documents and evidence
• Draft pleadings, including complaints, answers, demurrers, motions, oppositions, and trial documents
• Prepare and manage discovery, including drafting requests/responses, subpoenas, and discovery motions
• Calendar hearings, deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and statute of limitations
• File court documents, including e-filing and document recordation
• Support attorneys with mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials (including attending as needed)
• Coordinate with court staff, vendors, court reporters, and attorney services

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a litigation paralegal role
• Experience with case management software
• Experience with e-filing, recording documents, service of process, and calendaring
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Tech-savvy and motivated to use technology to create efficiencies

Bonus Experience:

• A paralegal certification
• A notary license
• Clio and/or Lexis experience

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Pasadena, CA office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.