California Civil Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 30 per week
Equivity is seeking an experienced California Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling a wide range of matters including real property disputes business and contract litigation employment law and medical or professional defense.
This position offers the opportunity to work with multiple California-based law firms including one specializing in estate and healthcare litigation involving skilled nursing facilities and elder abuse defense. We are looking for a highly organized detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of California civil procedure who can manage multiple cases anticipate attorney needs and thrive in a remote environment.
What Youll Do
Case Management: Manage civil litigation cases from intake through trial and post-judgment ensuring deadlines are met and case files remain organized and up to date.
Document Preparation and Filing: Draft edit and file pleadings discovery subpoenas and motions in compliance with California Rules of Court and local filing rules. Coordinate e-filings and paper filings with courts across California and maintain proof of service and filing confirmations.
Discovery Support: Prepare and respond to discovery requests track deadlines review and summarize responses and coordinate the collection and production of documents.
Legal Research: Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw LexisNexis or comparable tools. Prepare concise summaries for attorney review and assist with citation checking and formatting.
Trial Preparation: Assist with pretrial logistics including exhibit lists witness lists jury instructions and trial binders. Provide direct support during trial as needed.
Calendar Management: Maintain case calendars monitor deadlines and coordinate hearing schedules filings and appearance dates.
Client and Court Communication: Professionally interact with clients court personnel opposing counsel experts and vendors to facilitate smooth case progress and filing coordination.
Administrative Support: Handle scheduling document organization scanning filing correspondence and pleadings and ensuring consistent workflow in compliance with firm procedures.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At Equivity we do things differently. Founded by an attorney and guided by experienced paralegals we understand the realities of litigation. We provide long-term stability by connecting you with established law firms while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. Youll be part of a collaborative professional community that values excellence communication and continuous growth.
Benefits
Medical dental and vision coverage
Paid sick time and employee discounts
Quarterly performance bonuses
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Supportive and inclusive remote work culture
About Equivity
Equivity provides virtual paralegal administrative reception and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while maintaining a collaborative professional environment built on mutual respect and a commitment to client success.
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Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace.
Job requirements
About You
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recent California civil litigation experience including discovery motion practice and trial preparation. Experience in estate litigation elder abuse or healthcare defense is a plus.
Education: Bachelors degree required; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred but not required.
Knowledge: Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure court rules and e-filing procedures across state and federal courts.
Skills: Excellent writing communication and analytical abilities; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and legal research databases. Experience with Clio One Legal or other case management platforms preferred.
Work Style: Self-motivated dependable and able to balance multiple priorities independently while maintaining clear communication with supervising attorneys.
Location: Candidates based in California are strongly preferred as occasional in-person trial support may be required.
PC and Windows users preferred.
System Requirements:
Windows 10
2GHz processor (Intel i5/AMD equivalent or higher)
8GB RAM
100GB hard drive space
Bitdefender McAfee Antivirus Plus or Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic
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Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
About Company
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