Litigation Paralegal
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal needed for high-stakes trial work supporting a nationally recognized Trial & Litigation Group handling complex matters. The role requires strong ownership, precision, and ability to operate independently.
Requirements
- 5+ years of recent California litigation experience
- Ability to bill under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6450
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong eDiscovery and document production expertise
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Westlaw or Lexis experience
- Deep knowledge of state and federal court procedures
- High ethical standards and strict confidentiality
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation matters
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment