Senior Paralegal

AAA • Los Angeles, CA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal performs multiple legal tasks in support of one or more trial attorneys, including legal research, drafting litigation documents, and assisting with discovery, 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 all phases of civil litigation. The paralegal handles work ranging from routine assignments to tasks requiring judgment and limited independent initiative, using initiative and discretion with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of paralegal experience; civil litigation experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production for discovery.
• Help locate witnesses and evidence, prepare exhibit lists, and coordinate with vendors as 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 data from resources relevant to 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.
• Use initiative and discretion to complete routine litigation assignments with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health 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 for full-time positions based on organization, team, and personal performance.

What This Job Offers

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