Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Ascendion

The Tone:
This is an onsite Litigation Paralegal role at Ascendion, located in Pasadena, CA. Ascendion is recruiting on behalf of a well-established commercial litigation law firm. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys through all phases of the litigation process, from inception through trial. The successful candidate will play a vital part in the efficient and effective handling of commercial litigation matters, contributing directly to the firm’s legal operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Pasadena, CA
• Pay: $85000–$115000 yearly
• Mission: Drive the successful progression of commercial litigation matters by providing comprehensive support to attorneys across all phases of the legal process.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process, from initial case inception through the conclusion of trial.
• Court Procedures: Execute and manage court filings, ensuring strict adherence to both California state and federal court filing procedures and deadlines.
• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare a variety of critical legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, trial exhibits, and organize complete case files.
• Case Management: Effectively manage and prioritize multiple active litigation matters concurrently, maintaining organization and progress in a demanding environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level professional with a strong foundation in litigation paralegal functions. Candidates should possess core domain knowledge applicable across any litigation practice area.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of dedicated experience as a Litigation Paralegal. This includes extensive practical experience supporting litigation matters from their inception through the entire trial process, as well as hands-on experience in preparing pleadings, discovery, trial exhibits, and comprehensive case files.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures. Proficiency in preparing pleadings, discovery documents, and trial exhibits. Expertise in organizing and maintaining comprehensive case files. Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple litigation matters.
• Bonus: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred for this role.