Paralegal - Office Manager

We are looking for a versatile Paralegal - Office Manager to support litigation matters while helping maintain an efficient and organized office in El Segundo. This role is helping set up the firm's Los Angeles office; their headquarters is on the East Coast.

This position offers a blend of litigation and operational responsibilities (roughly 50/50), making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing litigation case support with day-to-day office coordination.

Responsibilities:

Litigation -

• Manage filings in state and federal courts, with significant involvement in federal court procedures and deadlines.

• Prepare initial drafts of routine legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and business correspondence for attorney review.

• Assemble exhibits, document tables, and other supporting materials needed for filings, hearings, and case organization.

• Perform factual investigation and targeted legal research to support ongoing litigation matters.

Operational -

• Support partners with business development activities by helping create presentation materials, proposals, and other marketing content.

• Coordinate administrative and office management tasks to help maintain smooth daily operations in a growing legal environment.

• Serve as a point of contact for external technology providers and other service vendors to address office needs.

• Help guide and support entry-level team members while contributing to the development of effective office processes and infrastructure.

Perks of Firm:

·        You can have a hand in building and growing an office – exciting!

·        The East Coast director can provide guidance. “They will not be on an island on their own!”

·        Quickly growing, evolving firm.

·        Strong tenure from support staff in their headquarters. 

Logistical Details:

·        Billable Hours: None

·        Certificate: Not required but preferred

·        Software/Tech: Clio, Westlaw, Outlook, Trellis (court filings), PACER

·        Working Hours: Standard business hours

·        Reports to: Partner in LA office.

·        Benefits: Kaiser plans for medical + dental + vision + 401K + PTO

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Qualifications

• • Significant experience in a paralegal capacity, ideally within a litigation-focused legal environment
• • Demonstrated knowledge of court filing procedures, particularly within the federal court system
• • Ability to draft basic legal documents and organize supporting case materials with accuracy and attention to detail
• • Experience handling docketing, calendar management, and litigation-related administrative coordination
• • Comfort using legal and office technology such as Clio, Westlaw, Outlook, and electronic filing platforms
• • Self-directed, resourceful approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• • Ability to balance legal support responsibilities with office operations and partner-facing administrative needs
• Ready to learn more? Email your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "El Segundo Office Manager / Litigation Paralegal" as the subject line
• Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
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