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Litigation Paralegal

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per Year

Newport beach, California

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

LHH has partnered with a great firm who is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in complex litigation and enforcement matters involving the SEC and other government regulatory agencies. This role requires strong organizational skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to manage high-volume document workflows and communications across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with litigation and enforcement actions involving regulatory agencies such as the SEC.

  • Manage large volumes of documents including e-discovery, subpoena responses, and productions.

  • Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, and government agency staff during litigation and investigations.

  • Support fact development, witness preparation, and deposition/trial logistics.

  • Serve as the central point of contact for litigation team communications and project tracking.

  • Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, and correspondence.

  • Assist with court filings, service of process, and trial preparation.

  • Utilize legal software tools including Microsoft Office and Relativity for document management.

  • Conduct legal research using PACER, Lexis-Nexis, and government websites.

  • Organize and summarize case materials and legal memoranda.

  • Verify legal citations and formatting in accordance with The Bluebook and court requirements.

  • Maintain accurate docket and calendar entries in coordination with legal assistants.

  • Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs.

  • Track and record billable and non-billable time accurately.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or equivalent legal environment.

  • Strong understanding of California State and Federal litigation procedures and court rules.

  • Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw) and document databases (Summation, Concordance, Relativity).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive issues with sound judgment.

  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Job Details:

  • Direct Hire

  • Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

  • Hybrid, Mon - Fri

  • Great benefits package!

  • This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $85,000 and $110,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.



Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni

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.


Ref US_EN_27_872279_3103430

Litigation Paralegal

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per Year

Newport beach, California

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

LHH has partnered with a great firm who is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in complex litigation and enforcement matters involving the SEC and other government regulatory agencies. This role requires strong organizational skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to manage high-volume document workflows and communications across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with litigation and enforcement actions involving regulatory agencies such as the SEC.

  • Manage large volumes of documents including e-discovery, subpoena responses, and productions.

  • Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, and government agency staff during litigation and investigations.

  • Support fact development, witness preparation, and deposition/trial logistics.

  • Serve as the central point of contact for litigation team communications and project tracking.

  • Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, and correspondence.

  • Assist with court filings, service of process, and trial preparation.

  • Utilize legal software tools including Microsoft Office and Relativity for document management.

  • Conduct legal research using PACER, Lexis-Nexis, and government websites.

  • Organize and summarize case materials and legal memoranda.

  • Verify legal citations and formatting in accordance with The Bluebook and court requirements.

  • Maintain accurate docket and calendar entries in coordination with legal assistants.

  • Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs.

  • Track and record billable and non-billable time accurately.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or equivalent legal environment.

  • Strong understanding of California State and Federal litigation procedures and court rules.

  • Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw) and document databases (Summation, Concordance, Relativity).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive issues with sound judgment.

  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Job Details:

  • Direct Hire

  • Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

  • Hybrid, Mon - Fri

  • Great benefits package!

  • This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $85,000 and $110,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.



Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni

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.


Ref US_EN_27_872279_3103430
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