Commercial Litigation Paralegal

We've been engaged by a top national law firm to identify a looking for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal who supports attorneys in handling disputes related to business and commercial matters. Their work often involves complex cases like contract breaches, business torts, partnership disputes, intellectual property issues, and more.

• Case Preparation & Management:

  • Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery documents

  • Organize and manage case files, exhibits, and trial notebooks

  • Conduct legal and factual research

• Discovery Process:

  • Handle e-discovery and document review

  • Prepare and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions

• Trial Support:

  • Assist with deposition and trial preparation

  • Coordinate with expert witnesses

  • Attend hearings or trials as support to the attorney

• Client Interaction:

  • Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties

  • Help prepare clients for depositions or trial
    
    

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Familiarity with litigation management software (like Relativity, Concordance, or CaseMap)

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Solid understanding of court procedures and rules (local, state, federal)

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high-pressure environments
  
  

• Paralegal certificate or degree in legal studies is often required

• Bachelor's degree may be preferred, especially in competitive firms

• Experience in litigation, particularly commercial or business law, is a big plus
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.