Paralegal – Litigation & Trial Preparation (Downtown LA)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)
Schedule: Primarily remote with probationary period onsite for 2 weeks, then 2/3 days in person.
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Trial Litigation paralegal to join their litigation team supporting attorneys in trial preparation for public and private entity cases, including employment and insurance coverage matters. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment working alongside 3–4 paralegals and legal assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize exhibits, witness lists, and case files for trial

• Manage e-discovery with legal technology tools

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and legal documents

• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and internal teams

• Maintain accurate billing records

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 10-15 years of litigation/trial experience (junior candidates considered)

• Strong organizational and technology skills

• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime

• Trial preparation experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes in the Litigation Department, including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities

Preferred:

• Paralegal certification (ABA-approved program a plus)

• Background in mid-sized litigation firms

Billable Hours: Supplemental targets (not strict quotas)

Job Summary

This role focuses on trial preparation and litigation support, including document organization, client coordination, and assisting attorneys in court readiness. You’ll work primarily remote, with an initial onsite period in Downtown LA during onboarding.

Related Titles: Trial Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Appellate Paralegal

LHH is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified employees or applicants for each position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran's status, disability or any factor prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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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

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Work from home

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.