Senior Litigation Paralegal
1 month ago
Lancaster
Job Description Direct Counsel is partnering with a highly respected litigation firm to identify an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is a lead-level, hands-on role ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is comfortable managing cases from inception through trial while mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities • Manage a high-volume caseload across all phases of litigation, including trial, • Provide guidance and oversight to junior litigation assistants and secretaries, • Coordinate and manage discovery, including reviewing responses and identifying issues, • Assist with expert identification, retention, and coordination, • Review medical records and support expert evaluations, • Drive trial preparation, including drafting pleadings and attending trial as needed, • Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and attorneysQualifications, • 10+ years of litigation experience, • Background in personal injury and/or environmental law strongly preferred, • Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules, • Experience with filings in state, federal, and appellate courts preferred, • Trial experience is a plus, • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines, • Typing speed of 70+ WPM, • Spanish language skills are a plusCompensation & Benefits, • Pay Range: $45–$60/hour (DOE), • 401(k) + Annual Profit Sharing, • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, • Life & supplemental insurance, • Generous PTO + sick time, • 8 paid holidays annually