Litigation Paralegal

Overview

D3 Search is actively seeking an experienced Litigation Trial Paralegal on behalf of a prominent national law practice with a well-established & growing office located in Los Angeles, CA (90067).

Position Title:

Litigation Trial Paralegal

• Note: 5+ years relevant legal/law firm litigation experience is REQUIRED.

Location/Map:

Employer Work Model

Flex hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote
).

Position Summary:

Prominent & respected national law practice is actively seeking a dynamic, experienced Litigation Trial Paralegal to join its thriving Los Angeles office (90067).

This non-exempt
, hourly position reports to the Office Managing Partner and works closely with all levels of attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services. The role combines paralegal responsibilities with administrative support, including managing attorney calendars, scheduling, entering billable time, and preparing legal documents.

• Assist in all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-litigation through trial including mediation and settlement.
• Document management including maintaining files chronologically, numerically, or by subject matter.
• Strong knowledge of online platforms to research and investigate facts and documents including opposing parties, litigation history, social media platforms, and business records.
• Prepare fact chronologies subject-matter categorizations under attorney guidance.
• Attend witness interviews and prepare summaries regarding same.
• Perform legal research to support case strategy including relevant statues and case law.
• Prepare document productions including evaluation of confidential information and maintaining detailed indexes.
• Collaborate with Litigation Support on ESI document productions.
• Review and summarize discovery responses and document productions including medical, financial, and employment records.
• Draft legal documents under the direction of the attorney including written discovery, subpoenas, and discovery motions.
• Review and respond to discovery requests including preparing relevant objections.
• Prepare exhibits and supporting documents for depositions, motions, and other.
• Prepare subpoenas, authorizations, and requests to agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, DIR, and others.
• Trial preparation including exhibits, notebooks, deposition testimony, jury instructions, trial subpoenas, verdict forms, and other pre-trial filings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of federal and state court rules, discovery procedures, and litigation processes.
• Proficient in electronic research, litigation databases, and document management tools.
• Highly detail-oriented with consistent delivery of error-free work.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm.
• ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities; self-starter mentality.
• Prior employment law experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage (or equivalent DMS), Relativity, Westlaw, and Lex Machina.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to anticipate attorney needs.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Annual Salary/Compensation &

Health Benefits:

Annual salary/comp. is 125K | DOE/DOQ and a comprehensive and robust health benefits package, generous PTO, hybrid 3/2 work model, paid onsite covered parking, annual salary reviews/increases and lucrative bonuses, and many other notable employee-centered perks, etc.

If interested in this full-time/direct hire Litigation Trial Paralegal role located in Los Angeles, CA (90067), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Don Moser | D3 Search

D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.