Litigation Paralegal

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to support sophisticated litigation matters from case inception through trial and appeal. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling complex state and federal litigation and requires a strong understanding of litigation procedures, trial preparation, and appellate support.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters through all phases of case management, trial, and appeal
• Prepare and assist with pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and document productions
• Track court deadlines and maintain litigation calendars in compliance with state and federal procedural rules
• Coordinate depositions, witness preparation, and discovery management
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, and other pre-trial materials
• Provide in-court trial support, including exhibit management and trial logistics
• Assist with appellate filings, appellate records, and briefing schedules
• Manage document review and productions using Relativity, DISCO, or similar litigation support platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience, including trial support
• Strong experience with California state and federal court procedures
• Experience with e-discovery and litigation support technologies
• Paralegal certificate required and bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Position Highlights

• Full-time, office-based position (5 days onsite)
• Salary range: $100,000-$130,000
• Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) profit sharing
• Opportunity to support matters from inception through trial and appeal
• Exposure to sophisticated state, federal, and appellate litigation
• Stable, collaborative team environment

If you are an experienced litigation paralegal seeking a sophisticated practice with meaningful trial work and long-term career stability, 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: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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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

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