Litigation Paralegal

Location: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $30 to $33 per hour, commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Contract/Contract to Hire

LHH is working with a boutique law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their defense litigation team, delivering comprehensive legal support to attorneys across all phases of litigation. This role is ideal for a Certified Litigation Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail. You will play a critical role in case management, trial preparation, discovery, research, and coordination with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-claim investigations and perform initial case assessments
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and appellate documents
• Perform legal research and manage case files with accuracy and efficiency
• Organize and maintain pleadings, discovery indexes, and all related case documents
• Prepare exhibits, evidence, briefs, and appendices for attorneys
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other written discovery requests
• Serve as a liaison between trial teams and external parties, including experts and court personnel
• Support attorneys in preparation for trials, hearings, and settlement negotiations

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a defense-focused law firm environment
• Certification: Paralegal certification required; valid certificate must be provided prior to hire
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery processes, motions, and court rules
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word Perfect, Excel, Outlook, E‑Copy, Westlaw, Automated Forms, and E‑Filing systems
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Work Ethic: Self-sufficient, proactive, and able to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Nice to Have: Bilingual abilities;
  Spanish preferred but not required

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers