A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Environmental Paralegal PARRIS Law Firm Lancaster, CA Job Details Full-time $45 - $60 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Tort law OSHA Environmental legislation Regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Legal discovery Attention to detail Environmental law compliance support experience Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Document control within legal industry
Full Job Description PARRIS Law Firm Job Listing Job Title :
Environmental Paralegal Department :
Litigation Location :
Lancaster or West Los Angeles PARRIS Law Firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Paralegal to support our Mass Tort and Environmental litigation team. This role works closely with attorneys and junior litigation staff on complex environmental matters, including contamination, toxic tort, wildfires, regulatory compliance, and public entity litigation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, deep familiarity with environmental regulatory frameworks, and experience managing large-scale document and discovery workflows.
Primary Duties:
Manage a high-volume caseload through all stages of litigation, including trial Provide direction, oversight, and support to junior litigation staff, ensuring quality and consistency of work Assist with discovery, including document production, privilege logs, and deposition preparation Coordinate with expert witnesses and manage expert file materials Review medical records and coordinate expert examinations Maintain case files, pleadings, exhibit lists, and litigation calendars Drive trial preparation including drafting trial pleadings, and in-person trial attendance as needed Communicate with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and government agencies as directed by attorneys
Applicant Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience as an environmental or mass tort litigation paralegal Working knowledge of California environmental regulatory bodies and processes (Cal/OSHA, DTSC, SCAQMD, OEHHA, EPA, or similar) Experience drafting or processing
CPRA/FOIA
requests strongly preferred Familiarity with California civil procedure and discovery rules (CCP) Experience filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts preferred Proficiency with case management and e-discovery software High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines Familiarity with expert discovery and scientific/technical documents Prior experience at a plaintiff-side litigation firm is preferred Spanish speaking is a plus Our firm offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes: 401k Annual Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time 8 Paid Holidays per
Year Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Pay Range:
$45 - $60/hour (commensurate with experience) If this opportunity is what you have been looking for, please send your resume and transcripts to .
