Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal - Construction Defense Litigation

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time

A dynamic and growing law practice is seeking an experienced and certified Paralegal to support a busy construction defense litigation team in the City of Orange. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of construction disputes from pre-litigation through trial and appeals, including both private and public works matters. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently and independently while supporting attorneys at all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with construction defense matters from pre-litigation through trial and appeal
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, employment records, and third-party vendor records
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare interview summaries
• Locate, coordinate, and communicate with expert witnesses
• Provide comprehensive trial preparation support
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,560 hours (approximately 130 hours per month )

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in construction defense litigation
• Strong working knowledge of construction law, contracts, and dispute resolution processes
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent qualifying experience required

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.