Litigation Paralegal (Trial)

Litigation Paralegal (Trial) - Irvine, CAFull-Time | Fully OnsiteCompensation: $100,000-$130,000 annuallyWe are recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected California law firm, seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with at least 5 years of complex litigation and trial experience. This role supports attorneys through all phases of state and federal litigation, including appellate matters. Candidates must have strong knowledge of California and Federal civil procedure and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities• Manage cases from inception through trial and post-trial• Draft, prepare, and cite-check pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence• Track deadlines under CCP, California Rules of Court, FRCP, and local rules• Maintain litigation calendars and ensure procedural compliance• Coordinate discovery, depositions, and document productions• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, and pre-trial filings• Provide in-court trial support and assist with post-trial motions• Support appellate filings and briefing schedules• Work with litigation support/e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, CS Disco)• Utilize trial presentation software (e.g., TrialDirector, OnCue)Qualifications• Minimum 5 years of complex litigation experience, including trial support• Experience in California state and federal courts; appellate experience preferred• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred• Strong technical proficiency in MS Office and litigation support systems• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skillsBenefits• Medical• Dental & Vision • Life Insurance, EAP, Long-Term Disability• 401(k) with profit sharing• Vacation: 10 days to start (increases with tenure)• Sick time: 10 daysEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Christina Lee Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000