The Law Office of Bijan Darvish in Southern California is looking for an empathetic, sharp, tech-savvy Civil Litigation Paralegal with 3–5 years of California litigation experience to serve as the operational and procedural anchor for the practice. This is a part-time, 20 hour per week role. If you thrive in a highly autonomous, fully remote environment, enjoy direct client contact, and love using modern tools (and want to suggest more ways to optimize), this role is built for you.
What You'll Do:
- Legal Research & Discovery — Conduct research with Westlaw, draft shell responses, and review files to keep discovery moving with precision.
- Master the Courts — Handle e-filing and physical filing across California state and federal courts.
- Own the Calendar — Proactively maintain the master electronic calendar of deadlines and to-dos for attorney(s).
- Own the Files — Keep digital and physical case files organized for fast, reliable access.
- Client Interaction — Work directly with clients to gather information, documents, and evidence supporting their cases.
- First-Class Intake — Conduct potential client intake calls/respond to emails, screening with the warmth and empathy these often-sensitive conversations require.
What You Bring:
- CA Litigation Fluency: 3–5 years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, including working knowledge of meet-and-confer requirements, Judicial Council forms, and CA e-filing rules (which differ from federal court).(Required)
- Day-One Tool Proficiency: Comfortable in Clio and Westlaw from day one — no software onboarding curve.
- Core Skills: Strong verbal/written communication, time management, and attention to detail.
- Credentials: Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program (required).
- Remote-Ready: Fully comfortable working remotely, with regular video/phone syncs to stay aligned with attorneys and clients.
- Preference for working part-time generally during standard business hours (Pacific Time).
Nice-to-Haves:
- On-the-job employment law and substantive drafting experience
- Familiarity with CA wage-and-hour concepts and PAGA
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate
- Genuine interest in plaintiff-side employment work
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Predictable, Collaborative Schedule — 20 hrs/week, Monday–Friday Pacific Time generally during business hours, coordinated directly with the attorney, with reasonable flexibility.
- Modern Legal Tech — Software that eliminates some of the repetitive, manual work.
- Direct Impact — You work directly with the principal attorney; your organization and client care directly shape case outcomes.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the US (CA legal experience required)
How to Apply:
Please send your resume along with your weekly hours of availability (converted to Pacific Time) to Alison Collins, Recruiter: [email protected]
This search is being conducted by a retained recruiter.
Candidates, to ensure full consideration and a fair process for all, please do not submit materials to or contact the law office directly.
Recruiting firms, please do not contact this client. Thank you.
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in the US?
Experience:
- California civil litigation legal assistant or paralegal: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Work Location: Remote
