Civil Litigation Paralegal

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November 8

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $29 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💼 Paralegal

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B2B • HR Tech • SaaS

Equivity is a company that offers personalized virtual support solutions to businesses, enhancing their operational efficiency. They provide a range of virtual services including administrative support, marketing assistance, project management, paralegal services, and specialized tasks for legal and real estate industries. Equivity customizes its services to fit the unique needs of its clients, allowing for scalable and flexible assistance plans. Their offerings include skilled virtual assistants who can handle tasks ranging from executive administrative support to complex project management, helping businesses focus on growth rather than operational tasks.

11 - 50 employees

🤝 B2B

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Manage civil litigation cases from intake through trial and post-judgment, ensuring deadlines are met and case files remain organized and up to date. • Draft, edit, and file pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and motions in compliance with California Rules of Court and local filing rules. • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, track deadlines, review and summarize responses, and coordinate the collection and production of documents. • Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable tools. Prepare concise summaries for attorney review and assist with citation checking and formatting. • Assist with pretrial logistics, including exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial binders. Provide direct support during trial as needed. • Maintain case calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate hearing schedules, filings, and appearance dates. • Professionally interact with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors to facilitate smooth case progress and filing coordination. • Handle scheduling, document organization, scanning, filing correspondence and pleadings, and ensuring consistent workflow in compliance with firm procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent California civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. • Education: Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred but not required. • Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure, court rules, and e-filing procedures across state and federal courts. • Excellent writing, communication, and analytical abilities; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research databases. • Experience with Clio, One Legal, or other case management platforms preferred. • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to balance multiple priorities independently while maintaining clear communication with supervising attorneys. • Candidates based in California are strongly preferred, as occasional in-person trial support may be required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid sick time and employee discounts • Quarterly performance bonuses • Professional development and advancement opportunities • Supportive and inclusive remote work culture