Litigation ParalegalEstablished regional law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3–5 years of experience to support a busy civil defense litigation practice in San Jose, California. As a Litigation Paralegal with this firm, you'll support multiple attorneys throughout the full case lifecycle including drafting documents, discovery management, and trial preparation. This hybrid role requires regular on-site attendance and offers the opportunity to support matters throughout the full litigation lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of California-based civil litigation experience.Key Responsibilities:Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution.Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.Manage case files, maintain calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.Coordinate document production, discovery tracking, and case materials for depositions, mediations, and hearings.Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, trial binders, and pretrial documentation.Conduct factual research, summarize records, and support attorneys with case organization and strategy preparation.Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and outside counsel as needed.Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, organization, and production, as needed.