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Litigation Trial Prep Paralegal (Remote, Southern California) in Santa Monica

Date Posted: 08 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected plaintiff employment law firm based in Santa Monica is looking for an experienced litigation paralegal to support its trial team. This is a fully remote role for someone who lives in Southern California, with occasional in-person court appearances and depositions. You'll play a key part in getting cases ready for trial and work closely with attorneys who fight for employees.

What you'll do

  • Support attorneys through every stage of civil litigation, from discovery through trial
  • Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and other trial materials
  • Draft and organize discovery requests and responses, and manage document productions
  • Track deadlines, calendar court dates, and handle e-filing and service
  • Coordinate depositions, attend court appearances and depositions as needed, and communicate with clients and witnesses

What you bring

  • 3 to 15 years of paralegal experience, with civil litigation experience required
  • Hands-on trial preparation experience
  • Plaintiff-side or employment law experience a plus
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
  • Based in Southern California and able to attend occasional court appearances and depositions

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive base salary, depending on experience
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Fully remote (must live in Southern California)
  • Full benefits package

Interested? Apply in confidence to learn more. You can also send your resume directly to Amber.Estey@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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