LHH is assisting a well-established law firm in its search for an experienced
Litigation Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position supporting attorneys across a sophisticated civil litigation practice, including business, employment, and insurance matters.
The successful candidate will bring at least five years of law firm litigation experience, strong eDiscovery capabilities, and hands-on experience supporting matters through discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial.
The Role The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and litigation teams throughout the life cycle of complex civil matters. Responsibilities include:
- Support all phases of civil litigation, including organizing, managing, and reviewing client documents and case materials.
- Manage eDiscovery workflows involving electronic data collection, processing, review, and production.
- Utilize eDiscovery platforms and legal technology to organize, search, analyze, review, and manage ESI and litigation documents.
- Review, redact, and prepare documents for production.
- Prepare and organize exhibits and supporting materials for court filings, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Provide comprehensive trial support, including trial exhibits, binders, witness materials, courtroom presentations, and logistics.
- Review discovery materials, summarize depositions, and assist with discovery requests and responses.
- Analyze medical records, billing records, and other case-related materials and prepare detailed summaries, including page and line references.
- Draft and prepare subpoenas, coordinate document collection and production, and track responses and deadlines.
- Assist with document analysis, charts, case summaries, jurisdictional research, and expert witness information.
- Coordinate with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors to keep matters moving efficiently and meet litigation deadlines.
Opportunity This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an experienced litigation paralegal seeking:
- A hybrid schedule, with eligibility to work remotely two days per week after the first 45 days of employment.
- Exposure to a broad range of sophisticated civil litigation matters.
- Meaningful involvement in discovery, eDiscovery, deposition preparation, and trial support.
- Opportunities for continued professional development through onboarding, in-house training, and CLE programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package and firm-paid parking for paralegals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $112,000+ DOE
- 401(k) with annual employer contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance options
- Long-term disability and long-term care options
- Employee wellbeing and EAP resources
- Vacation, sick leave, and paid firm holidays
- Firm-paid parking for paralegals
- FSA/Sections 125 and 132 plans
- Onboarding and in-house training
- Professional development and CLE opportunities
- Hybrid schedule available after 45 days
Candidate Requirements
- At least five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent.
- Strong eDiscovery experience, including platform administration and document production management.
- Trial experience, including pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and trial support.
- Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Experience with iManage or a comparable document management system is preferred.
- Westlaw and LexisNexis experience.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect with LHH for a confidential conversation. LHH is partnering closely with the hiring team to identify an experienced litigation professional who can contribute immediately while finding the right long-term fit.
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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 Ordinance
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Crystal Villa
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
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 Ordinance
Massachusetts 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.
