Sr. Civil Litigation Paralegal
AppleOne - Los Angeles, CA
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Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal (Contract - 3+ Months, Fully Remote)Start Date: First week of AprilDuration: Approximately 3 months (with potential to extend)Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, fully remoteHourly Rate: $52.00/hourA mission-driven, non-profit impact litigation organization is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal for a short-term contract assignment with potential for extension. This role supports complex civil litigation and is ideal for someone with strong federal and appellate filing experience who is passionate about social justice work.RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and execute court filings, including briefs, motions, petitions, subpoenas, bills of costs, discovery documents, and other pleadingsPerform cite-checking and Bluebooking for briefs and motionsFormat and electronically file documents in Superior, District, Federal, and Appellate CourtsResearch court rules and procedures to ensure accuracy and prevent filing rejectionsMaintain electronic case files (pleadings, correspondence, discovery, etc.)Manage discovery and document organizationDraft correspondence, declarations, notices, requests, and proposed ordersConduct legal, factual, and policy researchDraft and manage public records requests and analyze responsesAssist with client interviews and attend community meetings as neededLiaise with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, clients, and community groupsMaintain litigation calendars and attorney schedulesGeneral word processing and administrative litigation supportQUALIFICATIONS:Extensive experience in complex civil litigationStrong Bluebooking and cite-checking skillsDemonstrated experience with electronic court filing in District, Federal, and Appellate CourtsExcellent legal research and writing skillsHighly organized with strong document management experienceAbility to work independently in a fully remote environmentCommitment to social justice and public interest work strongly preferredEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:pay transparency policy is available here:temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Created: 2026-04-02