Overview
Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Ray Thomas
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Ray Thomas
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Litigation Paralegal – Liability and Excess Coverage practice
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid: 2 days per week in office (35-hour workweek)
Base Salary: $90,000–$105,000, plus bonus
A top-ranked international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Liability and Excess Coverage practice. This position supports a highly regarded defense-side litigation team handling complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes, including class actions, bad-faith claims, mass torts, professional liability matters, and other high-exposure litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team offering kind leadership, strong mentorship, excellent work/life balance, and meaningful opportunities for long-term growth and promotion.
Why Join?
- Top ranked and highly reputable international law firm
- Excellent work/life balance with a 35-hour workweek, hybrid flexibility, and an attainable 1,200-hour billable requirement
- Kind, supportive leadership that values collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing
- Highly reputable litigation practice with a steady pipeline of sophisticated, high-quality work
- Genuine room for growth and promotion, with clear paths for long-term career advancement
- Strong mentorship, global training programs, and opportunities to expand your skills
- Excellent employee retention and a welcoming culture that invests in its people
- Top-tier benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Generous paid time off and firm-paid holidays
- Six months of fully paid parental leave
- Retirement benefits beginning on day one with immediate vesting
- $300 annual wellness benefit and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Community-service initiatives, social events, and professional-development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with heavy discovery, document review, organization, and production
- Conduct legal research and monitor state and federal court dockets
- Draft, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets tracking case activity, status, and deadlines
- Review incoming matters and assist with opening and organizing new files
- Communicate directly with clients regarding claims, potential claims, and case status
- Assist with finalizing and distributing coverage letters
- Forecast potential upcoming claims and litigation activity
- Provide additional support throughout all stages of complex litigation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Significant hands-on litigation and discovery experience
- Insurance defense, commercial litigation, or insurance coverage experience is strongly preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience navigating state and federal court websites
- Excellent written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and confidently with clients
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience with iManage, Nextpoint, or FileDrive is helpful but not required
