Litigation Paralegal

Messner Reeves LLP

Litigation Paralegal supporting complex civil litigation and trial preparation at Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service national law firm. Managing discovery, medical records, disclosures, deadlines, and legal billing for multiple attorneys.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive paralegal expertise with a strong focus on legal document preparation, federal and state court procedures, and effective communication within a complex litigation environment. Proficient in managing multiple caseloads and utilizing legal billing software to track time accurately.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Paralegal ExperienceLegal Document PreparationProlaw Legal Billing SoftwareFederal And State Court ProceduresMedical Records And Terminology

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationTracking And Recording TimeOrganizing Medical RecordsPreparing DisclosuresCivil Procedure Rules

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailHighly OrganizedEffective CommunicationGood JudgmentImpeccable Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

ProlawLegal Billing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Complex LitigationCalifornia LawDiscoveryWitness InteractionDocketed Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Messner Reeves LLP’s fast-paced, complex litigation team in California
Interact with firm partners, associates, and clients
Communicate with the team, witnesses, and opposing counsel to gather and organize complete information promptly
Handle multiple attorneys with full caseloads
Organize and index medical records electronically
Prepare detailed documents and party record chronologies
Identify and obtain missing records or materials
Prepare legal documents, including propounding and responding to discovery
Prepare initial, expert, and supplemental disclosures
Track and record time using Prolaw or similar legal billing software
Use communication, experience, docketed deadlines, and civil procedure rules to guide litigation work
Anticipate needs in litigation matters through jury trial

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of paralegal experience
Well-versed in federal and state court procedures
Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads
Experience with medical records and terminology strongly preferred
Experience in legal document preparation, particularly propounding and responding to discovery
Experience preparing initial, expert, and supplemental disclosures
Experience tracking and recording time using Prolaw or similar legal billing software
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Effective communication skills
Good judgment and impeccable professionalism
Experienced, inquisitive, and self-starting
Paralegal Certificate
Must be located in California

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Great work atmosphere