Litigation Paralegal

$101,920 - $124,800/Yr

Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Meyers Nave is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support its Trial and Litigation Group in Downtown Los Angeles. This role involves managing complex litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal, working closely with attorneys to draft legal documents, maintain case files, and assist with discovery processes. The position requires a strong understanding of legal procedures and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management from inception through trial or settlement.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents.
• Maintain case files and update discovery logs and indices.
• Support and manage document productions.
• Assist with deposition and hearing preparation, including identifying and gathering exhibit documents and creating witness outlines.
• Cite-check briefs, including both legal and factual citations.
• Assist with document review and coordinate with the Litigation Support Group for database management using iPro or other platforms.
• Satisfy an annual 1575 billable hour budget.
• Work extended hours as needed and travel for case support.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five years of recent experience as a litigation paralegal with a California law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Office 365, especially Microsoft Excel's higher-end functions.
• Prior experience with iPro or other eDiscovery software, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong legal research database skills and experience with Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Understanding of legal procedures, rules of court, and local rules.
• Experience with managing document storage and production, and handling eDiscovery processes.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with legal research databases such as Westlaw or Lexis.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and software.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance