Paralegal

Lydecker LLP•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$30 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal will support a growing California defense litigation practice group. The position requires the employee to be located in California and involves litigation case administration, communication with attorneys and external parties, document preparation and organization, and support for mediation or trial preparation. The role uses Clio and other common legal and office software. The work environment is hybrid, with flexible work hours.

Requirements

At least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
Previous experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, and drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence.
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software; ability to type and operate office equipment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional interaction with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
Detail-oriented, with strong proofreading and editing skills to ensure legal documents are accurate, consistent, and complete.
Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys.
Must be located in California.

Nice To Haves

Experience in product liability, mass tort, personal injury defense, employment defense, and/or insurance defense litigation.
Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
Certified or registered paralegal status.
Microsoft products preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; Clio experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties.
Support attorneys with administrative duties, including maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
E-file documents in state or federal court as needed.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval using Clio.
Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including experts and vendors, to support collaboration and information exchange.
Track case progress, deadlines, and client information.
Draft basic pleadings, including EOAs, notices, motions, and discovery, under attorney supervision.
Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed.
Assist with mediation or trial preparation as needed.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $30–$45, depending on depth and years of experience.
Annual performance reviews with potential for a sizeable salary increase.
Hybrid work environment and flexible work hours.
Medical insurance through Cigna, with multiple plans; the firm partially pays for employee coverage. Outpatient mental health services are free with no copays.
Optional dental and vision insurance.
Optional voluntary life and disability insurance.
Optional voluntary accident insurance.
Optional critical illness insurance.
Optional cancer insurance.
Optional hospitalization insurance.
Optional health savings account.
Optional flexible spending account.
401(k) after one calendar year of employment.
Paid time off (PTO).