Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join an established Southern California business law firm where experienced paralegals can make a meaningful impact.
- Work closely with seasoned attorneys on sophisticated civil, commercial, and business litigation matters.
- Take ownership of substantive case support, including discovery, court filings, case organization, and litigation preparation.
- Gain exposure to a diverse caseload and challenging matters that will continue building your legal skills.
- Become part of a professional, collaborative team focused on exceptional client service and high-quality legal work.
Location: Irvine, CA. This position will include meaningful in-office collaboration, with potential hybrid flexibility based on the firm's needs and the individual's experience.
Note: We are looking for an experienced paralegal with a strong law firm background. Candidates with 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and hands-on exposure to discovery, court filings, case management, and litigation support are strongly preferred.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are a Southern California business law firm providing sophisticated counsel and representation to individuals and businesses. Our experienced attorneys handle complex litigation, business matters, bankruptcy, and related legal needs while delivering practical solutions and highly responsive client service.
Job Description
- Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil and business litigation.
- Assist with discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, document productions, and case materials.
- Prepare and coordinate California state and federal court filings and e-filings.
- Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, case files, and document management systems.
- Organize and summarize records, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and other evidence.
- Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial preparation.
- Conduct factual and legal research related to active matters.
- Draft and proofread correspondence, notices, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, courts, and outside vendors.
- Help ensure cases move efficiently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience.
- Prior experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm environment.
- Familiarity with California court procedures, filings, and litigation deadlines.
- Experience with discovery, document production, and case management.
- Strong organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.
- Must meet applicable California paralegal qualification requirements.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys, contribute meaningfully to sophisticated matters, and take real ownership of your work. We value initiative, professionalism, collaboration, and attention to detail, and we offer an environment where experienced legal professionals can continue growing while making an impact for our clients.
JPC-2184
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: 3+ years of relevant paralegal/law firm experience
- Required Years as Associate: 3+ years
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 3 to 5 years: $150,000 to $170,000;
- 6 to 8 years: $170,000 to $190,000;
- 9+ years: $190,000 to $210,000.
Submission Email: Ron - [email protected]
Quick Recruiter Reference
Southern California business law firm is open to experienced Paralegal leads. Target 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience with discovery, filings, calendaring, case management, and litigation preparation. Irvine-based; client has not provided a formal JD or confirmed role-specific compensation or schedule.
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- Client job title: Paralegal
- Location: Irvine, CA
- On-site, hybrid, remote: on-site
- Experience: 3+
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Paralegal, Senior Litigation Paralegal, Civil Litigation Paralegal, Commercial Litigation Paralegal, Business Litigation Paralegal, Trial Paralegal
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