Paralegal – Complex Litigation

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  • Long Beach, California
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • File Managementunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • LexisNexisunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Personal Injuryunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Paralegal – Complex Litigation
    Location: Long Beach, California (Hybrid)
    Position Type: Full-Time
    Compensation: $36.00–$40.00 per hour DOE

    About the Opportunity
    A growing mid-sized law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join this collaborative team and provide critical support to attorneys handling high-exposure litigation from inception through trial. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful involvement in complex cases, strategy development, and trial preparation.

    Practice Areas
    • Insurance Defense
    • Complex Litigation
    • Personal Injury
    • Premises Liability
    • Public Entity Defense
    Key Responsibilities
    Case Management & Litigation Support
    • Manage litigation files from case inception through trial
    • Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
    • Coordinate and process filings in California state and federal courts
    • Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
    Legal Research & Document Preparation
    • Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and/or LexisNexis
    • Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
    • Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and litigation analyses
    Discovery
    • Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
    • Organize, review, and analyze document productions
    • Prepare meet-and-confer correspondence and discovery-related materials
    • Medical records; coordinate the retention of medical experts and transmit medical records and case materials for expert review.
    Motion & Pleading Support
    • Assist attorneys in preparing motions, including summary judgment motions, demurrers, motions to strike, and discovery motions
    • Compile supporting exhibits, declarations, and evidentiary materials
    • Prepare filings for court submission
    Deposition & Trial Support
    • Coordinate deposition scheduling and preparation
    • Summarize deposition transcripts and key testimony
    • Assist attorneys during depositions, mediations, and trial
    • Organize trial exhibits, witness files, and trial binders
    Qualifications
    • Minimum 4 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in litigation
    • Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules
    • Experience with California court e-filing systems
    • Proficiency with Westlaw and/or LexisNexis
    • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
    Why Here?
    • Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters
    • Gain hands-on exposure to all phases of litigation and trial preparation
    • Collaborative and supportive team culture
    • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
    • Hybrid work flexibility
    Benefits
    • 401(k) with Employer Match
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance Program 
    • Professional Development Assistance
    • Employee Referral Program

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLong Beach, California

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