Litigation Paralegal

Tucker Ellis LLP•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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