Senior Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Los Angeles, the Senior Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, calendaring, document review and production, cite checking, document organization, discovery drafting and responses, and deposition and trial preparation. The role is a key member of a team dedicated to the Firm’s top client and facilitates the efficient progression of cases from inception to resolution. The position reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm.
Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
Meet applicable state requirements governing paralegal duties, including required certifications or qualifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Proficiency in iManage.
Experience with e-discovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible, multitask, manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, and handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
Initiative, critical-thinking skills, and sound independent judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to consider multiple approaches, collaborate with leaders, and develop and execute plans.
Ability to understand the big picture while attending to details.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team across multiple offices.
Availability to travel as needed and work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
Experience with internal and government investigations is a plus but is not required.
Experience interfacing with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.
Assist attorneys with complex matters and ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
Use AI tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency; experience developing and implementing AI workflows with client representatives is preferred.
Update the client’s document management systems, if applicable.
Help keep detailed reports and summaries of case activities and developments up to date, if applicable.
Use existing systems and procedures or establish new ones to organize and retrieve documents for attorneys on the case team.
Support all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines and research Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, and judges’ standing orders to ensure compliance.
Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in federal and state courts.
Assist with discovery, including document collection, organization, review, and production.
Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents, including Bluebook citation checking.
Assist with deposition, meeting, and interview preparation.
Assist with all aspects of trial and arbitration management, including travel and logistics.
Prepare and submit timekeeping reports promptly.
Prepare charts and indices.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform day-to-day case management tasks.