Health & Life Sciences Litigation Paralegal - Los Angeles, CA
Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Health & Life Sciences Litigation Paralegal to join our Los Angeles office. This role offers a hybrid schedule and will provide direct litigation support to attorneys in our Health & Life Sciences practice group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all stages of complex litigation, including case organization, document management, and trial preparation
- Manage large-scale document productions, including e-discovery, database maintenance, and coordination with vendors
- Prepare, cite-check, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
- Draft and manage subpoenas, medical record authorizations, and summaries of medical records and depositions
- Assist with preparation of trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and hearing binders
- Coordinate filings in state and federal courts, including electronic filing systems
- Communicate professionally with clients, experts, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to support ongoing case activity
Key Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in health care, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences litigation
- Candidates must possess either an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or a bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an experienced California attorney
- Strong knowledge of litigation case management, discovery processes, and court filing procedures
- Experience with e-discovery platforms and litigation support software strongly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and large case files in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with direct client and expert interaction
- Ability to work in a hybrid schedule from our Los Angeles office
What We Offer
At Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off: PTO begins to accumulate immediately, plus paid holidays
- Retirement Plan:401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contribution
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience and years of experience.
