Arzoomanian Law is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in Glendale, California.
This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Compensation: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of hands-on civil litigation paralegal experience and be comfortable supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
This position is well suited for a paralegal who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft and respond to written discovery.
- Propound discovery, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Requests for Admission, and other applicable discovery.
- Prepare discovery shells and organize supporting documents.
- Review, organize, and summarize client records and documentation.
- Coordinate document production and track discovery deadlines.
- Assist with meet-and-confer correspondence.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation and litigation strategy.
- Prepare subpoenas and coordinate record retrieval.
- Prepare and electronically file legal documents with courts.
- Maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, discovery deadlines, and statutes of limitation.
- Communicate with clients regarding case updates, document collection, and other case-related matters.
- Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, expert appointments, and other litigation-related events.
- Organize pleadings, evidence, correspondence, discovery, and case materials.
- Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, demands, settlement packages, and other legal documents.
- Manage attorney calendars and maintain organized case files.
- Conduct basic legal research and case investigations.
- Communicate professionally with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, court personnel, and other third parties.
- Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in the firm's case management system.
- Provide general litigation support to attorneys as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of civil litigation paralegal experience.
- Hands-on experience drafting and/or responding to written discovery.
- Experience propounding written discovery.
- Familiarity with the civil litigation process.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and case information appropriately.
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, in person at our Glendale office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of California civil procedure.
- Experience with California court e-filing systems.
- Experience preparing subpoenas and coordinating records retrieval.
- Experience with legal case management software.
- Experience assisting with depositions, mediations, hearings, and experts.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, settlement demands, or settlement packages.
Compensation & Benefits
- $28.00–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Work Location
Glendale, California – In Person
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
How to Apply
Please reply with your resume and a brief summary of your civil litigation experience, including your experience with written discovery.
Only candidates whose qualifications align with the needs of the position will be contacted regarding next steps.
Arzoomanian Law is an equal opportunity employer.
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