Trial Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting attorneys in all phases of mass tort litigation in state and federal courts. It requires strong organizational skills, litigation experience, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and case assistants in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Salary: $30.00-$40.00 per hour (actual salary varies based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials, including drafting and organizing trial materials, coordinating expert witnesses, and preparing clients for meetings and testimony.
• Support depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Provide trial support by managing witnesses, exhibits, pretrial materials, and logistics.
• Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review.

Case Management & Calendaring

• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and requests.
• Calendar and track all deadlines, hearings, and court dates.
• Identify, track, and manage case-related deadlines using electronic calendaring systems.
• Upload and maintain client and case information in case management databases.

Document Management & Discovery

• Manage electronic information, document review, and production, including bates-stamping, scanning, coding, and searching.
• Create and maintain privilege logs.
• Prepare trial exhibits and organize client documents.
• Review, analyze, and organize files for document productions.

Court Filings & Legal Drafting

• Handle court filings, discovery responses, deposition notices, and related litigation documents.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Format and finalize complex legal briefs, including tables of authorities and contents, in compliance with court rules.
• Manage CM/ECF and PACER filings and coordinate service of pleadings and subpoenas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in a similar role.
• Paralegal certificate or qualification under California Business & Professions Code 6450.
• Strong preference for plaintiff-side mass torts or personal injury experience.
• Experience managing cases from pre-litigation through post-trial motions.
• Proficiency with case management software and legal research platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with e-discovery and legal software such as ShareFile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Westlaw, Everlaw, FileVine, and OneLegal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive projects under tight deadlines.

Competencies

• Consistently delivers quality results and meets or exceeds job requirements.
• Works effectively with colleagues and communicates clearly.
• Proactively takes action to achieve results.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and seeks development opportunities.
• Builds a cohesive and high-performing team.

Additional Information

• Fast-paced litigation environment with strict deadlines.
• May require extended hours during trial preparation and active litigation phases.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 life insurance provided at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period.
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering.
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Up to $5,000 infertility treatment reimbursement.
• Up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation.
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time).
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff.
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered.
• $30 lunch credit every first Friday of the month.
• Community engagement support including matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time.

Location

This position operates in a fast-paced litigation environment and may require extended hours during trial preparation and active litigation phases.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Selection of candidates is based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.