Senior Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Los Angeles, the Senior Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial and resolution. The role includes case management, court filings, calendaring, document review and production, cite checking, document organization, discovery drafting and responses, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. The paralegal is a key member of a team dedicated to the Firm’s top client and helps ensure cases progress efficiently and effectively. The position reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
Meet any applicable state requirements for performing paralegal duties, including required certifications or qualifications.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
Proficiency in iManage.
Experience with eDiscovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
Self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining professional relationships.
Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to multitask while balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
Proactive approach and ability to manage multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
Initiative and critical-thinking skills, including independent judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented environment.
Creative thinking and openness to considering multiple approaches and collaborating with leaders to develop and execute plans.
Ability to understand the big picture while attending to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team across multiple offices.
Available to travel as needed.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with internal and government investigations is a plus but not required.
Experience interfacing with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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; interface with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows when applicable.
Update the client’s document management systems, if applicable.
Help keep detailed reports and summaries of case activities and developments current, if applicable.
Use existing systems and procedures or establish new procedures to organize and retrieve documents for case-team attorneys.
Assist attorneys throughout litigation, from case initiation through trial.
Calendar 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 using Bluebook conventions.
Assist with deposition, meeting, and interview preparation.
Assist with trial and arbitration management, including travel and logistics.
Prepare and submit timekeeping reports in a timely manner.
Prepare charts and indices.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform day-to-day case management tasks.