Senior Trial Paralegal

Pay: $100000.00 - $130000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work side-by-side with accomplished litigators on complex high-stakes matters from inception through trial and appeal
• Be the go-to litigation support professional for trial technology eDiscovery and courtroom presentation
• Join a fast-growing modern law firm that invests heavily in its people tools and long-term success
• Use cutting-edge litigation platforms trial presentation systems and AI-assisted legal technology
• Strong compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities and long-term stability

Location

On-site in Irvine California offering a collaborative professional office environment with direct access to attorneys trial teams and litigation leadership.

Note

This role requires substantial hands-on litigation paralegal experience including trial preparation eDiscovery workflows and California and federal court filings.

About Us

We are an entrepreneurial full-service business law firm serving middle-market clients nationwide. Our culture is built around collaboration innovation and a people-first mindset. We believe excellent legal work and a healthy supportive environment go hand in hand and we are intentional about investing in our teams growth tools and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation including discovery motion practice trial preparation trial post-trial proceedings and appeals
• Draft format proofread cite-check and finalize pleadings motions discovery subpoenas correspondence and court filings under attorney supervision
• File documents in California state and federal courts using CM/ECF and applicable e-filing platforms
• Manage discovery processes including document review privilege logs large-scale productions ESI protocols metadata and production specifications
• Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors litigation support teams experts court reporters and trial technology providers
• Prepare deposition and trial materials including exhibits summaries witness files trial binders demonstratives and exhibit lists
• Provide trial technology and hot-seat support by organizing loading displaying and retrieving exhibits deposition clips and demonstratives
• Maintain detailed case chronologies witness summaries issue lists timelines and production logs
• Utilize litigation technology platforms such as Relativity Everlaw DISCO TrialDirector OnCue CaseMap or similar tools
• Track litigation deadlines court dates discovery cutoffs hearings and trial schedules
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time in accordance with firm and client guidelines

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Meets California paralegal requirements through certificate degree or qualifying law firm experience
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures
• Demonstrated experience with eDiscovery platforms trial preparation and courtroom technology
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Exceptional organization judgment discretion and ability to manage multiple complex matters

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be treated as a critical member of the litigation team not just support staff. Your expertise will be valued your ideas welcomed and your career supported through mentorship professional development and exposure to sophisticated legal work in a forward-thinking environment.

JPC-1276

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 3 yrs litigation paralegal exp at law firm

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 7

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing business law firm seeking a senior-level litigation paralegal focused on trial technology and eDiscovery. Heavy hands-on trial prep discovery management and courtroom support. On-site Irvine role supporting complex litigation matters.

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• Client job title: Senior Trial Paralegal

• Location: Irvine CA

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• Experience: 3

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