Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal – Full Time & Onsite | Law Advocate Group, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Law Advocate Group, LLP, located in Beverly Hills, CA. The firm is a leading Southern California law firm that focuses on business law and complex civil litigation, representing individuals and businesses, including startups and established corporations. Practice areas include complex business disputes, real estate litigation, contracts, leases, and entertainment-related matters, often dealing with high-profile industries like television, music, and feature films. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, ensuring organized case management, efficient workflows, and the successful resolution of complex legal matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Beverly Hills, CA
• Mission: This role ensures smooth and efficient support for attorneys across all phases of civil and business litigation, from document drafting to trial preparation.
• Tech Stack: Legal technology and software, e-filing platforms, case management tools, document review tools, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drafting & Formatting: Draft and meticulously format essential legal documents, including pleadings, various motions, detailed discovery requests, and comprehensive discovery responses for civil and business litigation cases.
• Case Management: Organize and diligently maintain all case files, manage intricate calendars and critical court deadlines, and expertly coordinate communications with courts, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth operations.
• Research & Summarization: Conduct thorough legal and factual research to support case strategies, meticulously review and accurately summarize diverse documents, and prepare clear, concise reports and memoranda for attorneys.
• Trial Preparation: Provide hands-on assistance with evidence preparation, meticulously create and manage trial binders and exhibit lists, and offer vital support for hearings and trials, ensuring attorneys are fully prepared.
• Court Filings & Admin: Efficiently file documents with state and federal courts using appropriate e-filing platforms and manage all related administrative tasks crucial for effective case management and team workflow.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Prior law firm litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong litigation support, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and preparing trial materials; proficiency in organizing case files, maintaining document management systems, and tracking court deadlines; ability to conduct legal and factual research, summarize documents, and prepare clear reports; excellent written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail and legal formatting; comfort with legal technology and software (e-filing platforms, case management tools, document review tools, Microsoft Office); strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Bonus: Experience in business, real estate, or entertainment litigation in California courts.