Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Law Advocate Group, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Law Advocate Group, LLP, located in Beverly Hills, CA. Law Advocate Group, LLP is a leading Southern California law firm focused on business law and complex civil litigation, representing individuals, startups, established companies, and corporations. The firm handles sophisticated legal matters across various practice areas, including complex business disputes, real estate litigation, contracts, leases, and entertainment law. This position is crucial for supporting attorneys across all phases of litigation, ensuring efficient case management and contributing to the firm’s ability to provide sophisticated counsel in high-profile industries like television, music, and feature films.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Beverly Hills, CA

• Mission: This role ensures seamless support for attorneys in civil and business litigation, managing case workflow and preparing essential legal documents to contribute to successful outcomes.
• Tech Stack: e-filing platforms, case management tools, document review tools, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Support attorneys across all phases of civil and business litigation, from initial filings through discovery, motions, and trial preparation, ensuring all procedural requirements are met.
• Legal Document Preparation: Draft and format essential legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses, ensuring accuracy, proper legal formatting, and adherence to court rules.
• Comprehensive Case Management: Organize and maintain comprehensive case files, manage calendars, track critical court deadlines, and review and accurately summarize documents for attorney review and strategic planning.
• Coordination and Court Filings: Coordinate effectively with courts, clients, and opposing counsel, handling communication and managing the timely and accurate e-filing of all necessary documents in state and federal courts.
• Trial and Research Assistance: Prepare evidence, create detailed trial binders and exhibit lists, provide essential support for hearings and trials, and conduct thorough legal and factual research to bolster case strategies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong litigation support skills, including the ability to draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery processes, and prepare comprehensive trial materials.
• Skills: Legal document drafting and formatting for pleadings and motions; Proficient case file organization and management of court deadlines; Ability to conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings; Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and legal formatting; Proficiency with legal technology, e-filing platforms, case management tools, document review tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Bonus: Prior law firm litigation experience; Experience in California courts with business, real estate, or entertainment litigation.