Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, case management, and trial preparation, with a strong focus on personal injury and construction defect litigation. Proficient in drafting legal documents, managing discovery processes, and utilizing litigation support software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportCase ManagementPersonal Injury LitigationCalifornia State and Federal Rules of Civil ProceduresSummation Pro

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsDocument ProductionTrial PreparationFactual and Legal ResearchData GatheringOrganizing Client DocumentsPreparing Discovery RequestsAnalyzing DocumentsMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Summation ProRelativityLitigation Support SoftwareDatabases

Industry Keywords

LitigationPersonal InjuryConstruction DefectCalifornia LitigationCivil Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff
Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, conducting factual and legal research, reviewing and analyzing documents, and preparing for hearings, depositions, and mediations
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production through discovery
Research, organize, and summarize records to assist in data gathering
Organize information and documents in databases
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses
Assist in trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal
Experience in litigation support and case management
Experience in personal injury litigation is preferred
Ability to manage multiple cases and adapt to changes in the work environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience drafting and organizing written discovery and document production
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial
Familiarity with California State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedures
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prior California litigation experience
Significant primary experience in personal injury and construction/construction defect litigation
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance