Civil Paralegal

Civil Paralegal Civil Paralegal Position Overview Support attorneys in a busy civil litigation practice by managing case files, performing legal research, preparing pleadings and discovery, coordinating with clients and courts, and assisting with trial preparation. The Civil Paralegal will ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met, streamline case workflows, and contribute to strong client service and successful case outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain case files, including organizing pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and exhibits. Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as complaints, answers, motions, declarations, subpoenas, and settlement agreements.

Support discovery processes:

prepare and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and manage document productions and privilege logs. Conduct legal research using online databases (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis) and prepare research memoranda and citation checks for attorneys. Coordinate e-filing and court filings, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court rules and filing requirements. Maintain calendaring for hearings, depositions, statute of limitations, and other critical deadlines; prepare and distribute calendars and reminders. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors to schedule depositions, mediations, and hearings, and to gather case information.

Assist with trial preparation:

organize exhibits, prepare trial binders, coordinate witnesses, and support attorneys during trial and hearings. Manage billing entries and track case-related expenses, and assist with preparing fee statements and time summaries for attorneys. Identify opportunities to improve case workflows and administrative processes to increase efficiency and accuracy within the litigation team. Qualifications Associate degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program; bachelor's degree preferred. 6+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department; experience with civil matters and litigation practice areas. Strong knowledge of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and local, state, and federal court filing requirements. Proven experience with legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis) and proficiency with e-filing systems and case management software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to draft clear and professional legal documents. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team. High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential client information ethically and discreetly. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), document management systems, and electronic discovery tools; litigation support software experience a plus. Paralegal certification (e.g., NALA, NFPA/PP) or bar association membership preferred, but not required. For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/11/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.