Litigation Paralegal – E-Discovery & Trial Support

An experienced Litigation Paralegal is needed to support a busy litigation practice in Los Angeles, handling a diverse range of civil, business, employment, and insurance litigation matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on complex cases, providing comprehensive support throughout discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of civil litigation experience, strong e-discovery capabilities, and hands-on trial preparation experience. Additionally, this position requires excellent organizational skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to independently manage multiple litigation assignments. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative law firm environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency under demanding deadlines.

Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility may be considered Experience: 5+ years of civil litigation experience

Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive case management, e-discovery coordination, and trial support across multiple litigation matters.

Key responsibilities include:

Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.

Coordinate e-discovery activities, including document collection, review, organization, redaction, and production.

Manage electronic and physical case files, ensuring litigation documents are accurately maintained and accessible.

Review discovery materials, organize evidence, and prepare deposition summaries, document indexes, and case chronologies.

Assist with drafting and preparing subpoenas, witness lists, exhibit lists, and other trial-related materials.

Organize trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and supporting documentation for hearings and trials.

Provide litigation support during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.

Conduct factual investigations and research to support case development and litigation strategy.

Review and analyze medical records, billing documents, and other case-related materials.

Prepare page-line deposition summaries, charts, timelines, and document analysis reports.

Coordinate with attorneys, clients, expert witnesses, vendors, and court personnel regarding case-related activities.

Maintain litigation calendars and monitor important discovery, filing, and trial deadlines.

Utilize document management systems to organize, retrieve, and maintain litigation materials.

Assist with expert witness research, document production projects, and other complex case management assignments.

Ensure litigation materials are prepared accurately and completed within established deadlines.

Litigation Paralegal Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have substantial experience supporting complex civil litigation matters and demonstrate strong technical, organizational, and analytical capabilities.

Required qualifications include:

Minimum of five years of civil litigation paralegal experience within a law firm.

Demonstrated experience coordinating e-discovery processes, including document review, production, and management.

Strong background in trial preparation and litigation support, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and assisting attorneys during proceedings.

Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery requirements, and document production standards.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Experience preparing deposition summaries, document indexes, case chronologies, and litigation support materials.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and competing deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and litigation teams.

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and document management.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively address litigation support needs.

Professional, reliable, and collaborative approach to working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with iManage or comparable legal document management systems.

Experience supporting business, employment, insurance, or other complex civil litigation matters.

Advanced experience with electronic discovery platforms and large-scale document productions.

Experience analyzing medical records, financial documents, and complex evidentiary materials.

Previous experience providing hands-on trial support, including courtroom preparation and exhibit management.

This opportunity is particularly well suited for a mid- to senior-level paralegal who enjoys substantive litigation work and contributing to complex case strategy. Candidates should bring a proactive approach to case management, strong technical skills, and the ability to provide dependable support throughout the litigation process.

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