Litigation Paralegal

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Hybrid – 7.5-hour day; 2 days on-site, 3 days remote after initial 90-day training period (training is fully on-site)
Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 annually (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Billable Hour Requirement: 1200 hours annually
PTO: Combined sick and vacation – 80 hours annually
Why Open: New role due to growth

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a dynamic and growing team in Los Angeles. This role provides critical support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation in both California state and federal courts, with a focus on investigation, research, and trial preparation.

The successful candidate will work closely with 3–5 attorneys and may assist on additional litigation projects. Responsibilities include case development, discovery, fraud investigations, and trial support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, family-friendly environment with strong work-life balance and long-tenured professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in case development, discovery, and trial preparation for civil and fraud-related litigation matters

• Conduct factual and fraud investigations, including review of financial records, public documents, and social media content

• Manage discovery projects: subpoenas, written discovery, document review, deposition preparation

• Collect, analyze, and summarize evidence; maintain proper chain of custody documentation

• Prepare trial materials, exhibits, and witness binders; assist with voir dire and courtroom logistics

• Organize and manage large volumes of case documents using Relativity, CaseMap, and NetDocuments

• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other tools

• Coordinate communication among attorneys, clients, investigators, experts, and witnesses

Qualifications

• Meets requirements under California Business & Professions Code § 6450

• Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation experience, including trial and investigative support

• Experience conducting fraud investigations and using social media research tools

• Strong knowledge of California and federal court procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, CM/ECF)

• Proficiency with litigation technology and trial presentation tools (Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector, NetDocuments, PowerPoint)

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 – $115,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Competitive health insurance benefits

• 401(k) with partial match

• Hybrid schedule after training period

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. In compliance with Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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

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