Position: Defense Litigation Paralegal
Location: Fully On-Site in Woodland Hills or Monrovia, CA
Salary Range: $62,400 - $72,800
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
About the Role:
An established defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal for its busy Woodland Hills and Monrovia office. This role requires someone eager to learn, ready to hit the ground running, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. With great growth opportunities and a supportive team, this role offers a solid career path for driven professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, discovery, and related legal documents
- Organize and prepare documents for discovery, production, and proceedings
- Manage document preparation, including medical and discovery summaries, demands, motions, and replies
- Conduct case research and investigations, including reviewing public records
- Collaborate with team members and communicate with clients as necessary
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 3-7 years in litigation (required)
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, organization, and teamwork abilities
- Court Knowledge: Familiarity with local, state, and federal court rules and filing procedures
- Education: Associate or bachelor's degree and ABA Paralegal Certificate
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: HMO with no cost to employee, or PPO with no deductible
- Dental Insurance: HMO at no cost to employee, or PPO at $25/hr per pay period
- 401(k): Available with long-term life insurance
- Additional Perks: 10 paid holidays, PTO, and free on-site parking
If you are a Paralegal ready to advance your career in a supportive, high-growth legal environment, apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
