Litigation Paralegal

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite After 90-Day Probationary Period)
Salary: Up to $115,000/year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid

LHH is working with a well-established civil litigation defense firm in seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team in their Downtown Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation defense, with a strong foundation in trial preparation and eDiscovery. This is a full-time role offering a hybrid schedule after an initial 90-day onsite period.

Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support to attorneys at all stages of the case, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Assist with full trial preparation, including:

  • Drafting and organizing pre-trial pleadings

  • Preparing exhibit and witness lists

  • Creating trial binders and coordinating logistics

  • Providing onsite trial support and post-trial assistance

• Manage eDiscovery processes, including document review, data organization, and production

• Maintain and organize case files and litigation databases

• Draft and file legal documents in state and federal courts

• Summarize depositions, medical records, discovery responses, and other litigation materials

• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and vendors

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation defense experience as a paralegal

• Trial experience is required

• Experience with eDiscovery platforms and document management systems

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent) required

• Thorough knowledge of California and federal court rules and procedures

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance