Litigation Paralegal

Tucker Ellis LLP

$90K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally in health care or life sciences.
  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or bachelor's degree with relevant legal experience required.
  • Strong understanding of litigation case management and discovery processes.
  • Experience using e-discovery platforms and litigation support software is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for client interactions.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid schedule from the Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of complex litigation, from case organization to trial preparation.
  • Manage large document productions and coordinate with vendors for e-discovery.
  • Prepare and proofread litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery responses.
  • Draft and manage subpoenas and authorizations, along with summaries of medical records.
  • Help prepare trial notebooks and organize hearing materials.
  • Coordinate state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
  • Engage professionally with clients, experts, and opposing counsel throughout the case process.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting from day one.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accumulates immediately, plus paid holidays.
  • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing contributions.
Full Job Description
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.

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