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Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Orange County Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contact outside sources to retrieve information and review and analyze same
  • Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
  • Organize materials needed for expert witness review
  • Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
  • Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
  • Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
  • Manage documents and maintain organized case files

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Insurance defense experience is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
  • Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.
  • Insurance Coverage experience is preferred but not required.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:
$80,000—$105,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

  • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.#ZR

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000

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