Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)

Barnes & Thornburg
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organization","Attention to detail","Research","Drafting","Communication","Project management","Judgment","Collaboration","Prioritization"]

Support attorneys in all phases of commercial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial preparation, for complex business disputes in California state and federal courts. Prepare and file pleadings and other documents using PACER/ECF and e-filing systems, manage case files and deadlines, assist with drafting and reviewing legal materials, and coordinate document collection, reviews, productions, and case-tracking databases.

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Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)

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Job Summary

Support attorneys in all phases of commercial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial preparation, for complex business disputes in California state and federal courts. Prepare and file pleadings and other documents using PACER/ECF and e-filing systems, manage case files and deadlines, assist with drafting and reviewing legal materials, and coordinate document collection, reviews, productions, and case-tracking databases.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial.
  • •Prepare, organize, and file pleadings and other documents in California state and federal courts using PACER/ECF and other e-filing systems.
  • •Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and workflows to keep matters moving efficiently and accurately.
  • •Assist with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, briefs, exhibits, and appendices.
  • •Coordinate document collections, reviews, and productions, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and case tracking tools for deposition and trial preparation.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 170,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • •3+ years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation.
  • •Significant experience supporting litigation matters in both California state and federal courts.
  • •Strong discovery management, document production, and trial preparation experience.
  • •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing demands.
Experience:3+ yearsCommercial litigation
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:OrganizationAttention to detailResearchDraftingCommunicationProject managementJudgmentCollaborationPrioritization
Certifications:Paralegal Certificate
Tech Stack:PACERECFE-filing systemsDatabasesSpreadsheets

Company Brief

Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a national full-service law firm providing corporate, litigation, IP, labor, real estate, and regulatory legal services from 23 U.S. offices, serving clients across industries.
Industry: Legal Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States
Founded: 1982
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