Litigation Paralegal

Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), California | Full-Time

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP (FGMC) is a well-established law firm expanding into the Los Angeles market. We are seeking an experienced litigation support professional to join our growing California team. FGMC fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment where every member contributes meaningfully to client outcomes.

FGMC is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal with 2- 4 years of experience to join our civil litigation practice group in our Los Angeles office. This role is integral to our defense litigation team - we need someone who thinks critically, works independently, and can help us find the needle in a haystack across complex case files. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case intake and discovery through trial preparation and beyond.

•        Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and standard litigation documents, including expert witness-related filings

•        Manage and organize case files, discovery documents, and document productions

•        Prepare medical chronologies and discovery summaries

•        Draft and process subpoenas for documents, including government entity subpoenas for notices of violations

•        Assist with the retention and coordination of expert witnesses

•        Support attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials, including assembling trial binders

•        Process medical record requests and organize medical records

•        E-file documents in California state courts and federal courts (including CM/ECF)

•        Docket and calendar case deadlines and court dates

•        Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and firm staff

•        Enter and track billable time accurately

Required:

•        2 - 4 years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in California defense litigation

•        Familiarity with California rules of civil procedure and local court rules in state and federal court

•        Experience with e-filing in California state courts and federal courts (CM/ECF)

•        Proficiency with PDF processing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, or similar) for Bates numbering, headers/footers, redaction, and document assembly

•        Strong writing and verbal communication skills

•        Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

•        Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach

•        Team player with a dependable, “can-do” work ethic

•        Experience with the discovery process, including document production and management

Preferred:

•        Experience with Everlaw or other e-discovery platforms

•        Document management system experience

•        Ability to format appellate briefs, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities

•        Knowledge of medical terminology

•        Westlaw research experience

This position is based in FGMC’s Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) office. A hybrid work arrangement may be available for the right candidate, with regular in-person attendance expected to support team collaboration and case management needs.

The good-faith estimated salary range for this position upon hire is $65,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s skills, training, qualifications, and experience. This range reflects what the firm reasonably expects to pay at the time of hire. Actual compensation may vary and could exceed this range based on relevant qualifications and other job-related factors.

FGMC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

•        Medical, dental, and vision insurance

•        Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)

•        Life insurance

•        Short-term and long-term disability insurance

•        Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

•        California paid sick leave in accordance with state law

•        401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing

•        Identity theft protection

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Notice to Applicants: In accordance with California law, FGMC will not request or consider your salary history in making employment or compensation decisions.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Sasha Tovar

Marketing & Administrative Manager

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP

stovar@fostergraham.com

www.fostergraham.com