Job Description
Litigation Paralegal – High-Stakes Trial Work
California | Primarily On-Site
$50.23 – $61.50/hour | 1,575 Billable Hours
Direct Counsel is partnering with a premier California law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a nationally recognized Trial & Litigation Group handling complex, precedent-setting matters.
This team manages sophisticated, high-profile litigation across:
Constitutional law
Wildfire litigation
Civil rights & land use claims
First Amendment matters
Takings litigation
Class actions
Eminent Domain
Crisis-driven litigation
If you thrive in fast-paced, complex litigation and want exposure to matters that shape California law, this is an exceptional opportunity.
What You’ll DoManage cases from pleadings through trial and appeal
Draft and revise pleadings, motions, and discovery
Oversee document production and eDiscovery workflows
Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation (exhibits, witness outlines)
Cite-check briefs (legal + factual citations)
Coordinate with Litigation Support on database management (iPro or similar)
Maintain discovery logs and case indices
This role requires strong ownership, precision, and the ability to operate independently in a high-performing litigation team.
What We’re Looking For5+ years of recent California litigation experience
Ability to bill under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6450
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Data Tables)
Strong eDiscovery and document production expertise
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Westlaw (preferred) or Lexis experience
Deep knowledge of state and federal court procedures
High ethical standards and strict confidentiality
This is an on-site role with a remote component. Extended hours and travel may be required depending on trial demands.
If you are a senior litigation paralegal ready to step into high-impact, complex trial work, we would love to connect.
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