Litigation Paralegals - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco.
A highly respected mid-sized law firm—consistently ranked a Best Place to Work—is seeking experienced Defense Litigation Paralegals with experience in civil litigation matters to join its teams in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. This role involves supporting all stages of litigation, from case preparation to trial, ensuring the smooth and organized handling of legal documents, research, and case management. Known for its collaborative culture and genuine focus on work-life balance, this firm offers an exceptional environment to thrive both professionally and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Gathering relevant information from a variety of sources
- Regularly communicating with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel
- Conducting background checks, social media investigations, and litigation searches
- Preparing subpoenas for medical records, billing records, radiology records, employment records, workers compensation records, and other entities
- Preparing comprehensive medical chronologies and Howell analyses
- Conducting research on jury verdicts and settlements
- Summarizing written discovery and document productions
- Communicating with experts regarding materials for review, expert deposition testimony, and trial
- Preparing trial documents, exhibits, demonstrative evidence, and witness binders
- Liaising between trial team and internal/external third parties
- Assisting with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation
- 1500 billable hours
Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of experience preferred
- Familiarity with billable timekeeping
- Excellent writer with attention to detail
- Effective oral communication skills
- Must be a team player with exceptional personal interaction skills and responsiveness
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Applicable knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure
- Trial preparation and trial support experience is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Genuinely supportive of work-life balance
- Paid Parking/Transportation
- 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to Start
- 11 Paid Firm Holidays
- Positive, collegial environment with long-term growth potential
To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com - All communication is confidential.
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.
