What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal – Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation position at Law firm?
Title: Paralegal
Location: Irvine, California (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Practice Area: Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation / Personal Injury
🏛️ About the Firm
We are representing a well-established litigation firm seeking a skilled Paralegal to join its growing team in Irvine. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on litigation experience and work closely with attorneys on active cases from start to finish.
You will be actively involved in case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation, working alongside experienced attorneys in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
📋 Position Overview
The firm is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys in managing active insurance defense and civil litigation cases. This role offers strong exposure to the full litigation lifecycle, including case development, discovery, and trial preparation.
🧾 Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain litigation case files from inception through trial
- Draft, review, and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery)
- Handle discovery (propounding, responses, document production)
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, and court filings
- Assist with trial preparation (exhibits, binders, witness coordination)
- Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Conduct legal research and document review
- Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules
🎓 Qualifications
- 1 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures
- Experience in insurance defense preferred
- Ability to manage multiple active cases
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with legal software and case management tools
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in insurance defense or personal injury litigation
- Trial preparation exposure
- Paralegal certificate (preferred, not required)
🏢 Work Setup
- Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
- Location: Irvine, CA (Orange County area)
💰 Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 – $90,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
🎁 Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- paid holidays annually
🚀 Why This Role?
- Strong exposure to full litigation lifecycle
- Hands-on attorney collaboration
- Fast-paced and team-oriented environment
- Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance
📩 Interested?
If you’re open to exploring new opportunities, apply or message directly.
Not the right fit? I may have other Paralegal roles that better align with your background.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000