Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to our litigation attorneys on a part-time, hourly, as-needed basis. The position is a 1099 Independent Contractor opportunity.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing litigation tasks independently, working across time zones, and supporting attorneys in fast-paced, sophisticated matters — and who is seeking flexible, part-time work that may expand over time.

While the position is fully remote, we strongly prefer candidates located in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones, given the role’s focus on California court procedures, local filing practices, and other jurisdiction-specific requirements. Proximity to these time zones will help facilitate alignment with California-based matters and court deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial activities.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents in compliance with California court rules and local rules.
• Manage and track discovery, including formatting discovery requests and responses, organizing productions, Bates labeling, preparing and maintaining privilege/redaction logs, coordinating ESI collections and productions with vendors, and maintaining accurate discovery tracking logs.
• Coordinate and manage electronic court filings (including California state and federal courts), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain case files, pleadings, and document management systems in an organized, searchable, and audit-ready manner.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders, and coordinating logistics.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as needed.
• Track deadlines, manage litigation calendars, and proactively flag upcoming deadlines for attorneys.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third-party vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business litigation paralegal experience, with substantial experience in California state and federal courts.
• Strong working knowledge of California Superior Court rules, local rules, and e-filing procedures.
• Pacific or Mountain Time Zone preferred.
• Willing to work West Coast hours.
• Demonstrated experience managing discovery, including electronic discovery platforms and document review workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic filing of pleadings through third-party vendors for California Superior courts.
• Experience working with litigation support and e-discovery platforms, including Relativity, Everlaw, CaseMap, or similar tools, is strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked in an AmLaw100 or AmLaw200 firm?
• How many years of experience do you have working in California state and federal courts?

Experience:

• Business Litigation Paralegal: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote