Litigation Paralegal – Pasadena, CA

Litigation Paralegal – Pasadena, CA

• Salary Range (Depending on Experience): 70K – 100K + healthcare benefits/401K
• Job Type: Full-Time/In-Person
• Experience: 4+ years; prior big firm experience highly preferred but not required

A litigation paralegal provides essential support to attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, helping manage legal files and assisting the legal secretary with various administrative processes. This role requires in-office attendance, keen attention to detail and knowledge of legal procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Research: Conduct research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal articles to assist attorneys in preparing cases.
• Document Preparation: Draft legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery Ensure all documents are filed properly according to court requirements.
• Case Management: Organize and maintain client files, ensuring that all documents are easily accessible. Assist in managing case deadlines and schedules.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to gather case details, follow up on requests, and provide status updates on cases (under attorney supervision).
• Court Assistance: Prepare case files for court hearings, including exhibits and evidence. Attend court hearings and trials to assist attorneys (depending on jurisdiction and type of case).
• Administrative Support: Maintain billing records associated with each case matter, file documentation, manage scheduling, and handle other administrative duties as
• Confidentiality: Maintain client confidentiality and comply with all legal and ethical

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or completion of a paralegal certification program.
• Experience: Prior experience as a civil litigation paralegal 4+ years, though entry-level (1-2 years) candidates may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

·       Skills:

• Strong research and writing
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a
• Knowledge of legal terminology and
• Strong communication skills, both written and

·       Responsibilities:

• Must have experience in assisting trial team from filing of complaint through end of the trial process
• Propound and respond to discovery; Precise document organization
• Draft various Memos, Motions, Oppositions and Replies
• Draft pleadings and other documents, such as declarations and exhibit lists
• Calendaring; Noticing Depositions and other Hearings
• Setting up Court Call and Appearance Attorneys