Litigation Paralegal with Tort Defense Experience

Paralegal with Tort Defense Experience Hybrid in Irvine, CA | Full-Time About Civica Law Group Civica Law Group represents cities, counties, and other public agencies on legal matters involving public safety, code enforcement, housing, land use, nuisance abatement, and related litigation. Our team has more than 75 years of combined experience working with public agencies.

We are a close-knit group that takes pride in working closely with our clients to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Role

Civica Law Group is looking for a certified Paralegal on our Tort Defense side to join our team. This role will work with our Defense Litigation team, supporting public-agency clients. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to a variety of issues involving public safety, code enforcement, and local government.

This position will require the candidate to work closely with the litigation attorneys to manage cases by calendaring and monitoring deadlines, assisting with drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions, preparing discovery and medical record summaries, communicating with vendors such as court reporters and experts. The role may also assist with preparation for hearings and trials as needed.

What You'll Do

Work closely with litigation attorneys to manage and support assigned cases Calendar and monitor case deadlines, hearings, filings, and other important dates Assist with preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents Prepare and organize discovery, medical records, and other case materials Prepare summaries of medical records, discovery responses, depositions, and other case information Assist attorneys with trial and deposition preparation Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, experts, medical providers, and other parties as needed Coordinate depositions, hearings, expert matters, and other litigation-related activities Maintain accurate and organized case files and track case activity What We're Looking For 3+ years of civil litigation and tort defense experience Candidate must have their paralegal certificate or degree in applicable paralegal studies Strong ability to handle multiple tasks and roles at a given time Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Someone who is adaptable and possesses solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills Strong communication skills and sound judgment Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement Why Join Civica?

Meaningful and Interesting Work Work on legal issues that directly impact communities, including public safety, code enforcement and quality-of-life matters Experienced Team Work alongside attorneys and paralegals with decades of experience representing public agencies and learn from their experience. Hybrid Schedule Work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional flexibility through our PTO policy for eligible exempt employees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Firm-paid life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer contributions Unlimited paid time off Professional development and training opportunities Gym access Our Culture We believe great legal work is built on more than technical expertise. We value integrity, respect, collaboration, diverse perspectives, accountability, and service.

We want people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, bring solutions to the table, and care about the clients and communities we serve. If you're looking for a paralegal role where you can develop your career, have flexibility in your workweek, and contribute to issues that genuinely affect local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

$65,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Salary $65,000 - $95,000 per year