Paralegal

Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Location: Long Beach, California (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation

$36.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Join a Trial-Focused Litigation Team

BEHAR | GIBBS | SAVAGE | PAULSON LLP is a growing California litigation firm representing insurance carriers, businesses, and public entities in complex civil litigation matters throughout the state. We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our collaborative team and provide critical support to attorneys handling high-exposure litigation from inception through trial.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful involvement in complex cases, strategy development, and trial preparation.

Practice Areas

• Insurance Defense
• Complex Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Public Entity Defense

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Litigation Support

• Manage litigation files from case inception through trial
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Coordinate and process filings in California state and federal courts
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Legal Research & Document Preparation

• Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and/or LexisNexis
• Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
• Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and litigation analyses

Discovery

• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Organize, review, and analyze document productions
• Prepare meet-and-confer correspondence and discovery-related materials
• Medical records; coordinate the retention of medical experts and transmit medical records and case materials for expert review.

Motion & Pleading Support

• Assist attorneys in preparing motions, including summary judgment motions, demurrers, motions to strike, and discovery motions
• Compile supporting exhibits, declarations, and evidentiary materials
• Prepare filings for court submission

Deposition & Trial Support

• Coordinate deposition scheduling and preparation
• Summarize deposition transcripts and key testimony
• Assist attorneys during depositions, mediations, and trial
• Organize trial exhibits, witness files, and trial binders

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in litigation
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules
• Experience with California court e-filing systems
• Proficiency with Westlaw and/or LexisNexis
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Why Join BGSP?

• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters
• Gain hands-on exposure to all phases of litigation and trial preparation
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Hybrid work flexibility

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Program