Litigation Paralegal

Affinity Search Limited - Inglewood, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Inglewood, CA

About the position

This position is for a litigation paralegal at a prominent law firm in Los Angeles, primarily on-site with limited remote work options. The role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case filing to trial and post-trial phases, ensuring high-quality client service and meeting billable hour targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys within the litigation team.
• Manage case files and oversee document production.
• Maintain discovery logs and prepare for depositions and hearings.
• Create witness outlines and organize exhibit documents.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents with attention to detail.
• Conduct legal research, including cite-checking for accuracy in legal briefs.
• Coordinate with litigation support for eDiscovery and document review processes.
• Meet an annual billable hour target and provide reliable, high-quality client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with knowledge of California law.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions.
• Proficient with eDiscovery tools (e.g., iPro) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Skilled with Westlaw and/or Lexis for legal research.
• Strong understanding of California legal procedures, rules, and eDiscovery processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with attention to ethical standards and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation with potential for growth based on experience.