We are seeking a full-time, in-office Paralegal to join our growing, collaborative litigation team in our Orange County, California office. FBFK is a mid-sized, full-service law firm, with offices in Plano, Houston, and Austin, Texas, and Orange County, California.
We are hiring a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal with strong litigation and trial preparation experience. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who excels at managing case logistics and legal support functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft “shell” pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
- Assist in trial preparation, including witness lists, trial exhibits, and courtroom logistics.
- Perform legal research and cite-checking.
- Coordinate and oversee document productions, including document review, Bates stamping, redaction, indexing and privilege logs.
- Maintain accurate case calendars and ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Assist with organization and analysis of discovery materials.
- Monitor docketing and court notifications.
- Prepare and submit prebills and enter billable time.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- Minimum 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm Business litigation experience is preferred but not required.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Deep understanding of California civil procedure and litigation lifecycle.
- Significant experience with e-discovery document review platforms, formats, legal research tools and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro; familiarity with legal management systems and trial presentation systems.
- Notary Public certification a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate: $41.00 – $55.30 (annualized salary range of $85,280 – $115,000) depending on experience and qualifications.
- Non-exempt, full-time, in-office position.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan (401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Unlimited PTO policy because we value balance and well-being.
FBFK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for a litigation paralegal position at FBFK and may vary depending on specific requirements.
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]