Litigation Paralegal – Dispute Resolution Practice

Job Description

Paralegal | Cyperus Group LLC

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Cyperus Group LLC, located in Los Angeles or San Francisco, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office. The firm operates a global Dispute Resolution practice dedicated to managing complex domestic and cross‑border litigation for high‑net‑worth individuals, families, corporations, and government entities. This role is critical for supporting attorneys across all phases of litigation, ensuring meticulous organization, accurate document management, and precise adherence to legal procedures.

The TL;DR
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Team: Reports to attorneys within the global Dispute Resolution practice
• Mission: To provide highly organized and meticulous litigation support, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all phases of complex domestic and cross-border disputes.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, firm platforms, eDiscovery platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Management: Manage large‑scale document productions, including intake, processing, chain of custody, and privilege logs, while maintaining organized electronic and hard-copy case files.
• Court Filings: Prepare briefs and filings by proofreading, cite checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, formatting to local rules, and executing state and federal court filings and service.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct factual and legal research, including pulling cases from Westlaw, and assist attorneys in drafting statements, declarations, and other court‑ready documents.
• Deadline Tracking: Track litigation deadlines and maintain comprehensive case calendars using firm systems to ensure timely action on all matters.
• Litigation Support: Provide logistical and material support for depositions, hearings, conferences, and trial preparation, including exhibit management and courtroom document organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An organized Litigation Paralegal supporting attorneys within a global Dispute Resolution practice that handles diverse commercial disputes, fraud, asset recovery, arbitration, tax controversy, employment, family law, trusts, and regulatory investigations.
• Experience: Proven ability in managing large volumes of documents, preparing court filings, coordinating case logistics, and ensuring meticulous accuracy in cite checking, proofreading, and deadline tracking.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, highly organized, ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, and proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw and eDiscovery platforms.