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Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Career Consulting Partners has partnered with one of California’s fastest-growing boutique firms, headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. The firm is dedicated to building genuine, lasting relationships with clients and ensuring they feel supported, informed, and cared for at every stage of their case. While the firm has the resources and trial experience to successfully litigate cases in court, it is primarily settlement-focused. Their philosophy emphasizes achieving strong, efficient results through skilled negotiation and mediation whenever possible.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Paralegal or Legal Secretary with 2-3 years of experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join their growing team in Downtown Los Angeles. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role offers hands-on involvement in a variety of cases and the opportunity to contribute to strong client outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft and manage written discovery (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Admissions)
Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw
Communicate with clients and assist with case development
Review medical records and case documents
Support trial prep, including depositions, hearings, and exhibits
Coordinate with experts and assist with settlement packages
Maintain case files, calendars, and administrative tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:
Paralegal certification from an accredited law school
2-3 years of paralegal or legal support experience
Litigation experience is required
Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
Familiarity with court procedures and legal documentation
Westlaw proficiency preferred
Spanish language skills strongly preferred
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000
Plus additional performance commission and bonuses
PTO package
Paid holidays
Medical insurance stipend
Dental, vision, and life insurance
401 (k) plan with matching contribution
Professional development and trial advancement opportunities
Paid parking at the Downtown Los Angeles office
LOCATION:
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid work schedule (1 day work from home)
Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward. Visit our Career Site for additional opportunities https://jobs.careerconsultingpartners.com/
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000