Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)

The role

This person will support attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial. They will manage case files, deadlines, and document productions for complex business disputes in California state and federal courts.

What you will do

• Support attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation
• Prepare, organize, and file pleadings and other documents in California state and federal courts
• Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and workflows
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery, correspondence, briefs, exhibits, and appendices
• Coordinate document collections, reviews, and productions
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other case tracking tools
• Support deposition, hearing, arbitration, and trial preparation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• 3+ years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation
• Significant experience supporting litigation matters in both California state and federal courts
• Strong discovery management, document production, and trial preparation experience
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing demands
• Excellent research, drafting, organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively

About the company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm and its Commercial Litigation Group have a reputation for an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere.