Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA or Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Flexible

Compensation: Hourly range is $36.00-$46.00 p/hr. depending on experience and location.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to announce the expansion of our team in Southern California and Arizona! BBG Construction Law is a Denver-based boutique construction litigation firm representing regional, national, and international leaders in the industry. Our work is fast paced, intellectually challenging, and highly collaborative. Each team member plays an integral role in our success and are valued for their contribution to litigation processes and the firm.

We are seeking a positive, meticulous, highly motivated, and tech savvy Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal who thrives in an organized, deadline driven environment and who enjoys working closely with attorneys to collaboratively and proactively move cases forward for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and organize attorney inboxes as directed, participate in regular check-ins, create task lists, track deliverables, and set reminders for attorneys.
• Maintain attorney calendars including case specific reminders, meetings, and internal commitment.
• Track receipts and assist with expense tracking related to CLEs, travel, and client events.
• Assist with client events and attorney networking activities, including logistics and follow-up.
• Docket and track litigation matters and court deadlines in accordance with applicable California court rules (or applicable state) and firm requirements.
• Maintain accurate client and case records using a DMS system.
• Work proactively with attorneys to advance cases, provide frequent updates and alert attorneys to urgent or pressing issues, deadlines, client, and case needs. 
• Prepare, format, and E-file pleadings and other legal documents with federal, state (specifically California and Arizona), and local courts. Monitor filing confirmations, notices, and rejections and notify attorneys whenever corrective action as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of litigation experience. Expertise in California and/or Arizona state and federal court procedure and rules, as well as local rules and practice standards in LA and/or Orange County required.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to anticipate case needs.
• Experience with managing E-discovery using Everlaw (or similar) is a plus.
• High level of professionalism, communication, initiative, independent judgement, and comfort learning new technology.
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, team-centered environment supporting highs stakes litigation.

WHY BBG?

• Remote/Hybrid work supported (Pacific Time Zone preferred)
• Discretionary bonus eligible
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, disability insurance
• Voluntary income protection including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
•  401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Fast paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth

This position is open until April 30, 2026.