Temporary Trial Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation

Location: Pomona, CA (Trial); Downtown Los Angeles (Training)
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $45–$60/hr
Perks: Lodging, meals, travel expenses covered during trial; paid parking; potential for full-time hire

About the Role

A boutique litigation firm is seeking a seasoned Trial Paralegal to support a high-profile personal injury case set for trial on November 18, 2025, in Pomona. This is a fast-paced, competitive environment involving collaboration with multiple vendors and a well-known opposing firm. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working long hours in a war room-style setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize trial materials including exhibits, witness files, and binders

• Provide in-court support: exhibit management, note-taking, and logistics

• Assist with document productions and discovery searches

• Support attorneys with investigations, depositions, and trial prep

• Log and track document collections and productions

• Use platforms like Relativity, Logikcull, Everlaw, or Disco for eDiscovery

• Navigate PACER, court e-filings, and local court rules

• Maintain accuracy and consistency in proofreading and documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an accredited institution

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and iManage

• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills

• Experience with second-generation discovery platforms preferred

Additional Details

• Location: Candidate will be based in Pomona during trial; hotel conference room will serve as the war room

• Schedule: Expect 8–12 hour days, with potential weekend work

• Dead Week: November 24–28 – WFH or in-office; Thursday and Friday off

  Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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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

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.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.