Litigation Paralegal (Trial Focus Entertainment & Commercial Litigation)
Compensation: $85,000 $100,000 base salary (DOE; flexibility for senior candidates)
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Fully Remote; onsite presence required in Los Angeles during trial and key litigation events)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Overview
A highly collaborative, litigation-focused law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a lean and growing team handling entertainment and commercial litigation, including high-stakes contract disputes. This is a fully remote role day-to-day, with meaningful trial exposure and hands-on responsibility throughout all phases of litigation.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and forward-thinkingsomeone who enjoys anticipating attorney needs, taking ownership of cases, and contributing beyond purely administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Manage litigation calendars and proactively track deadlines, including regular deadline updates to attorneys
Support all phases of litigation, with an emphasis on trial preparation
Prepare and manage trial materials, including:
Trial binders
Witness binders
Exhibit binders
Assist with pre-trial filings and submissions (e.g., motions in limine, witness and exhibit lists)
Draft and prepare first-level litigation documents and filings
Handle document management and organization within internal systems (OneDrive)
Support eDiscovery and document review (DISCO preferred)
Perform issue-based document searches and assist with legal research
Coordinate trial logistics, including:
War room setup
Equipment and vendor coordination
On-site trial support in Los Angeles as needed
Qualifications
Litigation paralegal experience in state and/or federal courts of California required
Trial preparation experience required
PACER experience preferred
Experience with eDiscovery platforms: DISCO strongly preferred
Relativity, Everlaw, or other platforms acceptable
Strong organizational and file management skills
Highly proactive, anticipatory work style; ability to think ahead and manage competing priorities
Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with occasional in-person requirements
Adaptable and open to learning new systems and workflows
Paralegal certificate preferred but not required; relevant education may be accepted in lieu of certification
Work Environment & Highlights
Fully remote role with no billable hour requirement
High-visibility role with meaningful ownership and impact on cases
Exposure to substantive litigation work and trial support (not purely administrative)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Tatiana Montealegre
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.