Senior Paralegal – Civil Litigation (General Liability Defense)

**Position:** Senior Paralegal – Civil Litigation (General Liability Defense)

**Location:** Los Angeles & Ventura County (Remote/Hybrid Options Available)

**Compensation:** $45 – $55/hour (commensurate with experience) + Generous Signing Bonus

About Us

We are a well-established civil litigation defense firm with a thriving general liability practice. Our team is collaborative, professional, and dedicated to excellence. We are seeking an experienced Paralegal (5+ years) to join our growing department and help manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy working with a supportive team, and want opportunities for growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars: depositions, hearings, meetings, and deadlines.
• File and serve documents in California State and Federal courts, including electronic filing (CM/ECF).
• Handle subpoenas, discovery management, trial preparation (binders, exhibits, joint documents).
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, and court staff.
• Maintain case files in a paperless environment and support billing/time capture.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and provide proactive administrative/legal support.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10 years as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary in civil litigation.
• Knowledge: California Code of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, trial prep, discovery deadlines.
• Skills: Advanced grammar, proofreading, multitasking, organization, and client interaction.
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe PDF tools, e-filing platforms; case management system experience (Merus a plus).
• Other: Typing speed of at least 80 WPM; ability to work independently and lead assignments.
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate’s Degree, or equivalent legal training preferred.

Compensation

• $45.00 – $55.00 per hour (commensurate with experience, skill, and performance)
• Generous Signing Bonus
• Full-Time Position
• Remote work or hybrid option (qualification dependent; full remote possible)

Benefits

• Health & Insurance:

    Medical Insurance

   

 

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accidental Death & Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off:

Paid Holidays +

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

General Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Retirement & Savings:

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Wellness & Growth:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Planner  

Employee Bonus Referral Program

Opportunities for Advancement, Growth & Development

Work Remote, In-Office, or Hybrid

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your litigation experience. Candidates local to Los Angeles, Ventura & Santa Barbara County are preferable; remote options are considered. Email: renee.sherman@floydskerenlaw.com

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.