Career Consulting Partners

Discovery Paralegal

Career Consulting Partners
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeGlendale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and serving written discovery, analyzing incoming discovery, and coordinating document collection while adhering to California state procedures. Proficient in managing case strategy across various legal domains, including business, real estate, and probate/trust matters.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceDiscovery DraftingCivil Discovery KnowledgeE-Discovery PlatformsCalifornia State Discovery Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently draft and serve written discovery, including form and special interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
  • Analyze incoming discovery, coordinate document collection with clients, and prepare thorough, well-supported responses and objections
  • Draft meet-and-confer letters and assist with motions to compel, motions for protective orders, and related discovery motions
  • File discovery-related documents with the court
  • Calendar and track all deadlines
  • Maintain organized, accessible discovery files
  • Support attorneys in developing case strategy across business, real estate, probate/trust, and landlord-tenant matters
  • Take discovery assignments from first draft through deadlines with minimal handholding

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4–8 years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a hands-on emphasis on propounding and responding to discovery
  • Comfortable drafting discovery independently, not just formatting or finalizing attorney drafts
  • Experience in civil discovery, case management, and law and motion
  • Familiarity with federal and California state discovery rules and procedures
  • Experience with e-discovery platforms and software
  • Real estate, business, and probate/trust background a plus
  • Self-directed and reliable working remotely, with a quiet, dedicated workspace
  • Ability to independently draft and serve written discovery in compliance with California procedures and deadlines
  • Ability to analyze incoming discovery, coordinate document collection with clients, and prepare responses and objections
  • Ability to draft meet-and-confer letters and assist with discovery motions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401k match up to 4%
  • PTO
  • Sick Leave
  • Fully remote arrangement may be available for candidates with 4–8 years of experience
  • Remote flexibility

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Hard Skills
Drafting InterrogatoriesDocument Collection CoordinationDiscovery Responses PreparationMeet-and-Confer Letters DraftingMotions to Compel AssistanceCase ManagementLegal ResearchDeadline TrackingDiscovery File OrganizationLegal Writing
Soft Skills
Self-DirectedReliableIndependent WorkAttention to DetailCommunication
Tools & Technologies
E-Discovery Software
Industry Keywords
Civil LitigationReal Estate LawProbate LawBusiness LawLandlord-Tenant Matters