Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractorWorkplace: RemoteSchedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PSTHireHawk connects skilled professionals with career opportunities at U.S. and Canadian companies while building high-performing remote teams around the world.
We believe strong remote professionals should have access to meaningful work, clear expectations, and opportunities to grow regardless of where they are based.About the RoleAs a Civil Litigation Paralegal, you will be a key part of an active litigation practice, supporting attorneys across the full lifecycle of civil matters.
This role requires more than general administrative support: you should already have strong civil litigation experience, practical knowledge of litigation procedure, and the judgment to anticipate what needs to happen next.You will work on pleadings, discovery, court filings, litigation deadlines, case organization, client communication, and hearing and trial preparation.
The right person will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working proactively and independently without needing step-by-step instruction for routine litigation tasks.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and format pleadings, motions, declarations, and other court filings accurately and in accordance with applicable requirementsComplete Judicial Council forms and other forms commonly used in California civil litigationCalendar, monitor, and proactively track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery due dates, and other case milestonesPrepare discovery documents and assist attorneys with drafting, organizing, and finalizing discovery responsesDraft demand letters, legal correspondence,



and other case-related documentsMaintain organized case files, medical records, billing summaries, exhibits, and supporting documentationPrepare and organize documents and exhibits for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trialConduct client interviews and coordinate document and records collectionCommunicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendorsSupport attorneys with trial preparation and case strategy while anticipating upcoming needs across an active caseloadRequirementsMust-Have:Strong professional experience supporting civil litigation mattersPractical knowledge of civil litigation procedure and the lifecycle of a litigated casePrior experience working in personal injury lawHands-on experience preparing pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery documents, and court filingsExperience calendaring and tracking litigation deadlines with a high degree of accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside partiesAbility to work proactively, independently, and with strong attention to detail across multiple active casesNice to Have:Prior experience as a legal assistant, litigation assistant, or paralegal in a civil litigation practiceExperience with California civil litigation and Judicial Council formsExperience supporting hearings, depositions, and trial preparationSpanish bilingual proficiencyExperience using Google Drive and digital legal document management systemsBenefitsAccess to a$200K+ perk marketplacewith discounts on 150+ integral services.Option towithdraw up to 50% of approved earningsbefore payday.

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