Litigation Paralegal (Public Law) - Confidential

Lee Hecht Harrison

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Dental Insurance, Documentation Review, Employee Assistance Plan, Government Regulations, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Records Management, Relativity, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Government Law Paralegal to support sophisticated public agency and litigation matters. This role offers strong remote flexibility and the opportunity to work on CEQA administrative records, eminent domain actions, code enforcement matters, Public Records Act requests, and other complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

  • Support cases from inception through trial and appeal

  • Assist with pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence

  • Manage court filings, deadlines, and case calendars

  • Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness materials

  • Support appellate filings and record preparation

  • Assist with document review, e-discovery, and litigation databases

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience

  • Trial support experience required

  • Public agency, government law, or CEQA experience preferred

  • Appellate experience strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of California and federal court procedures

  • Experience with Relativity, DISCO, or similar litigation support platforms

  • Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor's degree preferred

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Position Highlights

  • Hybrid schedule with strong remote flexibility (typically 1-2 days onsite)

  • Salary range: $105,000-$120,000

  • Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401k profit sharing

  • Stable, collaborative team environment

  • Opportunity to support cases through trial and appeal

If you are an experienced litigation paralegal seeking a sophisticated practice with meaningful public agency work and excellent work-life flexibility, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $105,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Christina Lee

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:

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

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.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison