Litigation Paralegal

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 per year, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Job Type: Direct Hire, Hybrid, Full-Time

LHH is working with a prestigious law firm in Newport Beach in seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal with a focus on complex civil litigation defense to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in complex civil litigation (defense civil litigation) and must possess an ABA-approved paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities:

• Pull trial and calendaring dates and understand who answered to the case.

• Conduct document review and analysis.

• Determine where the case was filed, served, and manage custody of records.

• Assist with depositions and other litigation support tasks.

• Familiarity with docket pleadings in mass torts and toxic torts.

• Pull out the latest complaints and other relevant documents.

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in complex civil litigation (defense civil litigation).

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate.

• E-Discovery experience required.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in legal research and document management tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.