Paralegal – City of Orange

Our dynamic and growing firm is seeking an experienced and certified Paralegal to join our team in the City of Orange. The ideal candidate will assist on construction defense matters along with a wide variety of construction disputes from pre-litigation through trial and appeals. Trial preparation experience is beneficial. The cases include both private and public works projects on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, design professionals (architects and engineers), construction managers, product manufacturers and suppliers, owners and sureties. The right candidate will be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, strong writing and analytical skills, and be able to work efficiently and independently. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters.

Position: Paralegal

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and tracking subpoenas
Reviewing and summarizing medical records, employment records, and third-party vendor records
Propounding and responding to written discovery
Conducting witness interviews
Locating and coordinating expert witnesses
Trial preparation
Billable hour requirement of 1560 per year / 130 hours per month

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in construction defense litigation
Strong knowledge of construction law, contracts, and dispute resolution processes
Trial preparation experience is beneficial
Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Retirement plan
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid office parking or Transit Pass.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter, resume, writing example, and a list of references to: recruiting@lynberg.com with the subject line “Paralegal Application – OC.

Join a team dedicated to excellence in client service and professional growth. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career with Lynberg & Watkins, APC.

About us:

Lynberg & Watkins, formed in the early 1970’s, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm’s core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.

L&W’s Construction Law team consists of distinguished and seasoned attorneys and staff with significant trial experience representing owners (public, private and commercial), developers, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors of all trades, and lien holders, in both California and Nevada. Tired of your “Megalaw firm” where you are just a number? We can fix that!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Jim Nikolopoulos