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Litigation Paralegal Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), California | Full-Time About the Firm Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP (FGMC) is a well-established law firm expanding into the Los Angeles market. We are seeking an experienced litigation support professional to join our growing California team. FGMC fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment where every member contributes meaningfully to client outcomes. The Opportunity FGMC is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal with 2- 4 years of experience to join our civil litigation practice group in our Los Angeles office. This role is integral to our defense litigation team - we need someone who thinks critically, works independently, and can help us find the needle in a haystack across complex case files. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case intake and discovery through trial preparation and beyond. Key Responsibilities • Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and standard litigation documents, including expert witness-related filings, • Manage and organize case files, discovery documents, and document productions, • Prepare medical chronologies and discovery summaries, • Draft and process subpoenas for documents, including government entity subpoenas for notices of violations, • Assist with the retention and coordination of expert witnesses, • Support attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials, including assembling trial binders, • Process medical record requests and organize medical records, • E-file documents in California state courts and federal courts (including CM/ECF), • Docket and calendar case deadlines and court dates, • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and firm staff, • 2 - 4 years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in California defense litigation, • Familiarity with California rules of civil procedure and local court rules in state and federal court, • Experience with e-filing in California state courts and federal courts (CM/ECF), • Proficiency with PDF processing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, or similar) for Bates numbering, headers/footers, redaction, and document assembly, • Strong writing and verbal communication skills, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, • Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach, • Team player with a dependable, “can-do” work ethic, • Experience with the discovery process, including document production and management Preferred: • Experience with Everlaw or other e-discovery platforms, • Document management system experience, • Ability to format appellate briefs, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, • Knowledge of medical terminology, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA), • Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, • California paid sick leave in accordance with state law, • 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing, • Identity theft protection Equal Employment Opportunity Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Notice to Applicants: In accordance with California law, FGMC will not request or consider your salary history in making employment or compensation decisions. How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Sasha Tovar Marketing & Administrative Manager Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP

Job Title: Associate Attorney Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Practice Area: Civil Litigation – Insurance Defense Position Overview Our firm is seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation – Insurance Defense team in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex insurance defense matters, gain hands-on courtroom experience, and collaborate with seasoned trial attorneys. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing cases while contributing to a collaborative legal environment. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters, with a focus on insurance defense, from inception through trial or resolution, • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses, • Conduct legal research and develop case strategies, • Take and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses, • Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, • Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit coordination, • Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and court personnel, • Analyze liability, damages, and risk exposure in insurance-related claims, • Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations, • Maintain accurate billing records and meet billable hour requirements Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Active California Bar license in good standing, • 1–5 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense experience preferred), • Strong understanding of California civil procedure rules, • Experience handling written discovery and depositions, • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment, • Strong organizational and communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in insurance defense litigation, • Trial preparation and courtroom experience, • Familiarity with case management and billing software, • Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills, • Experience working with insurance carriers on coverage and claims

We are seeking driven and motivated litigation associates to join our rapidly growing team at our beautiful Venice, California office, located just below the iconic Venice sign. With multiple associate positions available, we are looking for candidates with 2 to 7 years of litigation experience who are excited to grow with a dynamic and expanding firm. Responsibilities: · Oversee day-to-day litigation case management and direct junior staff, respectively. · Prepare and execute discovery plans, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting meet and confer letters, motions to compel. · Draft pleadings, briefs and motions, including motions for opposition of summary judgment. · Conduct party, witness, and expert depositions. · Conduct legal research and investigations. · Attend court hearing and argue motions. · Meet with clients and conduct pre-trial and deposition preparation · 1st or 2nd chair trial experience and insurance defense experience is a plus Qualifications & Skills: · Admittance to CA State Bar · 2-7+ years of litigation experience Salary: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Benefits: • Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, • Retirement Plan, • Bar Dues Paid, • CAALA Membership Fees, • Paid Time Off Pay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year How to Apply: Applicants should email their resume and a cover letter in PDF to . Join us in our pursuit to providing superior representation while expanding your legal skills and knowledge.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - ENTRY LEVEL (ATTORNEY I) Knight Law Group, LLP, is a California litigation firm—and a leader in the practice of Lemon Law. We have a reputation for aggressively representing the interests of our clients—consumers who have unknowingly purchased defective vehicles. Our firm takes pride in vigorously representing our clients and holding automakers to account. With a heavy caseload to handle, Knight Law Group is seeking junior litigation associates to work on a hybrid schedule out of our Century City/Walnut Creek/Roseville/Newport Beach, California office. A successful candidate will have 6 months – 3 years of litigation experience and will demonstrate a desire to serve the public interest by advocating on behalf of California consumers pursuing claims against car manufacturers and car dealers. The position calls for a hardworking, dedicated, and nimble junior interested in working closely with firm Partners and Senior Attorneys, who will aid in the development of aggressive discovery-driven litigation tactics. The successful candidate will also be able to navigate competing priorities and the needs of multiple stakeholders, both internal and firm clients. Knight Law Group offers a unique opportunity for a young attorney to get immediate experience in many phases of litigation, including written discovery, law & motion, oral argument, depositions, and trial preparation. Further, we offer tremendous development opportunities for associates interested in dedicating themselves to growing into aggressive litigators and/or trial attorneys. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Written Discovery • Drafting written discovery, review responses and document productions, participating in e-discovery review of documents, • Drafting motions related to written discovery disputes, • Drafting responses to pleading challenges, • Attending and defending consumer client depositions, • Assume responsibility for timely reporting and billing for hours worked, • Further opportunities for a stellar candidate to quickly grow into assisting with dispositive motions, higher-stakes depositions, and trial preparation work, • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, • Member in good standing of the California Bar, • At least six (6) months of experience as a California licensed attorney, ideally with some litigation experience (Lemon Law not required), • Genuine interest in consumer protection and representation, • Hunger for professional growth, with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality, • Collaborative and willing to operate in a team-oriented environment, • Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required, • Proficient in MS Office, Westlaw, and Outlook, • Skilled and decisive problem-solver with the ability to unravel complex issues, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, • Excellent organizational skills and ability to track and comply with deadlines in a busy and fast-paced environment, • Willing to learn and apply technology solutions and work in a paperless environment, • Willing to travel within California as needed for court appearances, vehicle inspections, and depositions COMPANY PERKS • Attractive and competitive compensation package, including:, • HMO/PPO Medical Plans, • PPO Dental, • Vision Insurance, • STD & LTD plans, • Basic Life Insurance, • 401(k) plan with contributions up to 10%, • 529 Plan, • Pet Insurance, • Comprehensive training by senior level attorneys and partners, • Weekly breakfast provided for staff