Senior Paralegal

AAA • Burbank, CA

4d • $33 - $45

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal performs multiple legal tasks in support of one or more trial attorneys, including legal research, litigation-document drafting, discovery assistance, witness coordination, and evidence management. The role conducts moderately complex research and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, and procedural rules. It prepares standard litigation documents, supports trial preparation, and maintains organized case files throughout civil litigation. The paralegal uses initiative and discretion to complete routine litigation assignments with minimal supervision and handles work ranging from routine tasks to assignments requiring judgment and limited independent initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proven legal research skills.
• Advanced experience drafting and reviewing litigation documents.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with attorneys, clients, and witnesses.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to meet productivity and service quality expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Civil litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production for discovery.
• Help locate witnesses and evidence, prepare exhibit lists, and coordinate with vendors when needed.
• Conduct moderate-level legal research and analyze statutes, case law, court rules, and procedural requirements for trial attorneys.
• Assist with factual investigations and compile relevant data from various resources concerning civil claims and defenses.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition summaries, correspondence, inter-office memos, and other litigation-related documents.
• Prepare trial binders, witness files, demonstratives, and timelines.
• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Maintain and organize case files, calendar deadlines, track litigation tasks, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Complete routine litigation assignments with initiative and discretion, with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more
• Incentive program eligibility for full-time positions, based on organization, team, and personal performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior