Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Location: Long Beach, California (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $34.00–$38.00 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