Senior Trial Paralegal

Elite Sourcing
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • $80,000–$130,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Senior Trial Paralegal - Costa Mesa, CA

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our legal team in all phases of civil litigation, including personal injury matters. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of litigation and trial experience, excellent research and communication skills, and a strong understanding of legal procedures in both state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support attorneys through all stages of litigation: case preparation, discovery, trial, and post-trial activities
  • Organize and manage complex litigation files and case databases
  • Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
  • Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other parties
  • Prepare and file legal documents with courts and relevant agencies
  • Conduct investigations and gather evidence to support litigation cases
  • Manage e-discovery and document production using litigation support software
  • Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
  • Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules
  • Liaise with court personnel, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses
  • Assist in trial preparation and coordinate trial logistics

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in civil litigation; personal injury experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in legal research tools, electronic discovery platforms, and litigation software
  • In-depth knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures
  • Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills
Pay/Benefits:
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
    • $80K-$130K DOE
    • Firm-paid Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Firm-paid Life Insurance
    • Medical Insurance
    • Free Parking
    • 401k
    • PTO

Numbers & Facts

LocationCosta Mesa, CA
Salary$80,000–$130,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • File Managementunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Briefsunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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