Commercial  Litigation Paralegal

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a premier Am Law firm with offices in Southern California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal with 5–10 years of law firm experience to support sophisticated litigation teams across all phases of disputes, including e-discovery, document production, trial preparation, and in-court trial support.

The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation matters, direct attorney collaboration, and a strong long-term platform within a nationally recognized firm.

Locations

Century City, California; Los Angeles, California; Newport Beach, California

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of litigation paralegal experience, including substantial hands-on work with:

• E-discovery
• Document review and production
• Trial preparation
• Trial attendance and support
• File and calendar management
• Legal document drafting and correspondence

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys managing complex case logistics from discovery through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from multiple sources
• Support e-discovery workflows and document productions
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and hearing binders
• Prepare drafts of legal documents, correspondence, and case materials
• Maintain responsibility for:
  • Matter files
  • Calendars
  • Deadlines
  • Meetings
  • Case logistics
• Attend and support client meetings, case strategy sessions, and trial proceedings
• Conduct factual research and compile case-related data
• Assist with special projects and litigation support initiatives as assigned
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and administrative records

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Prior experience with:
  • E-discovery
  • Document production
  • Trial preparation
  • Trial support
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume environment
• Comfortable balancing multiple active litigation matters

Compensation

Hourly range: $52.00 – $78.10

Actual compensation will depend on years of experience, technical litigation support background, and overall fit.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal paralegal will be:

• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Experienced in sophisticated law firm litigation support
• Comfortable working directly with attorneys and clients
• Strong under trial and filing deadlines
• Skilled in document management and discovery workflows
• Interested in long-term growth within a premier litigation platform

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal seeking substantive trial support work, strong compensation, and a top-tier law firm platform. The multi-office Southern California footprint makes this especially attractive for candidates seeking flexibility while remaining close to sophisticated litigation teams.