Our client is seeking an experienced paralegal to serve as a central coordination point on medium- to large-scale litigation, primarily class actions for institutional clients. This remote contract role is aligned with Los Angeles and requires West Coast business-hour availability. Candidates must reside in an eligible state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA (jurisdiction-specific), TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV.
The Work
- Coordinate case communications, assignment tracking, deadlines, status updates, calendars, and the creation and maintenance of complex case files and document collections.
- Review and analyze evidence and complex documents; conduct legal and factual research; and prepare research summaries, memoranda, and initial drafts of discovery, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate document collection from clients and other parties, track productions, support defensible electronic collections, conduct document searches, and assist with responsiveness, relevance, confidentiality, and privilege review.
- Prepare and maintain witness, issue, subject, and expert-document files; create privilege logs; organize deposition exhibits; and track transcripts and summarize testimony.
- Proofread legal memoranda, verify citations and case history, and coordinate paper or electronic filings in accordance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- Support trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions by preparing exhibits, witness lists, and testimony designations; coordinating logistics; managing exhibits and witnesses; and supporting courtroom technology.
- Work with attorneys, clients, docketing personnel, legal support teams, vendors, court personnel, and other counsel to keep litigation work organized and moving forward.
What You Bring
- At least five years of paralegal experience focused on class action or complex commercial litigation at a mid-sized or large law firm.
- Bachelor’s degree and completion of a paralegal program of study, or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skill consistent with applicable state requirements.
- Strong knowledge of court and agency rules, procedures, and filing requirements, including the ability to manage requirements across jurisdictions.
- Experience with complex legal and factual research, discovery, document review, case file management, and preparation for depositions or trial.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, and other legal research tools.
- Strong organization, analytical judgment, proofreading, communication, and time and project management skills, with close attention to detail and confidential materials.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented service environment and remain composed under pressure.
- Availability to work remotely, generally about 37.5 hours per week, and support West Coast business hours; workload may fluctuate.
- Familiarity with Trial Director or OnCue is a plus.
Why Consider It
Take on meaningful ownership of case coordination, discovery, and proceeding preparation while supporting institutional clients on substantial class action and complex litigation matters.
The role is remote, offers benefits eligibility, and has an initial six-month term with potential—but no guarantee—of renewal.
Compensation & Benefits
The California hourly range is $40–$60, adjusted for experience and other permitted factors; benefits include telemedicine, an employee assistance program, and wellness offerings.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.