Discovery Paralegal

This is not a support role stuck chasing redlines. A dynamic Los Angeles-based personal injury and employment law firm is hiring a seasoned Discovery Paralegal to own discovery from start to finish in high-impact plaintiff employment matters, freeing attorneys to focus on strategy and litigation. This role is heavily discovery-driven, about 75% of the workload, and centers on drafting and managing discovery requests and responses, coordinating with clients, and keeping cases moving with precision and urgency. They’re looking for a self-directed, highly organized paralegal who knows discovery cold, takes pride in clean work product, and thrives in an autonomous, no-drama environment.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $60.00 / Hour DOE

Discovery Paralegal Responsibilities

• Manage heavy discovery from end to end, including drafting requests, objections, and responses using established templates
• Follow up with clients to collect documents, information, and discovery responses
• Draft pleadings, complaints, and motions with attorney oversight
• Handle filing, calendaring, and trial preparation tasks
• Assist attorneys on cases when discovery is light or complete
• Maintain accurate records and case materials across firm systems
• Use AI tools to assist with formatting, drafting, and cleanup of discovery responses
  
  

Discovery Paralegal Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a strong specialization in discovery
• Hands-on experience with plaintiff-side employment law
• PI experience a plus
• Proven ability to draft discovery responses independently and meet deadlines consistently
• Strong client communication skills with polished phone etiquette
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver
• Comfortable working independently in a hands-off environment
• Experience with Practice Panther, Trial List, Airtable, Dropbox, and Lexis preferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience working on Mac systems and leveraging AI tools is a plus
  
  

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
• Hybrid schedule after 3 months: Wednesdays and Fridays remote, based on performance
• 40-hour workweek, no burnout culture
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO 7 paid holidays
• Annual performance reviews with typical raises of around 5%
  
  

Bottom line: This is a long-term seat for a discovery-focused paralegal who wants real ownership, respect, and balance, without micromanagement. If you’re organized, thick-skinned, client-savvy, and proud of your work, this role will run with you. Apply now!