Litigation Paralegal - Trial

Overview

Litigation Paralegal - Environmental Law (Temp-to-Hire)

Practice Area: Environmental Law (Plaintiff/Defense)
Status: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Hybrid - In-office Thursdays; flexible schedule other days
Salary: Market Competitive

Our collaborative, drama‑free legal team is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support an upcoming September trial. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced litigation environment, excels in organization and case management, and enjoys working closely with attorneys across both internal and external teams.

• Case & Discovery Management
  • Organize, track, and index discovery materials currently in disarray.
  • Build and maintain clear, efficient document‑management systems—primarily via Excel.
  • Prepare and maintain case files in coordination with in‑house and outside counsel.
• Litigation Support
  • Draft, edit, and format litigation documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe.
  • Prepare deposition summaries and conduct factual/legal research.
  • Assist with exhibits, witness coordination, trial binders, and other trial‑focused tasks.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Collaborate directly with outside trial counsel and internal attorneys to meet deadlines.
  • Coordinate witness scheduling, communication, and availability.
  • Support project management efforts around key trial milestones and timelines.
• Administrative & Timekeeping
  • Perform accurate time entry and billing support using Timeslips.
  • Assist with general administrative and organizational tasks, ensuring smooth workflows.

Required

• Prior litigation experience (trial preparation experience strongly preferred).
• Exceptional organizational skills with an emphasis on document control and indexing.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and reliable under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe
  • Excel (especially for tracking and indexing documents)

Preferred

• Familiarity with environmental law.
• Experience with in a small‑firm or flexible work environment.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with multiple attorneys, including external trial counsel.

• Drama‑free, professional, and respectful team culture - maintaining this is essential.
• Hybrid schedule: everyone is in office on Thursdays; other days based on workload.
• Temp-to-hire: successful track record with this model.

• Strong trial preparation experience
• Deep litigation support expertise
• Commitment to a drama‑free, collaborative environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.