Discovery Clerk - Employment at WEST COAST TRIAL LAWYERS APLC – Los Angeles, California

West Coast Trial Lawyers was founded in Los Angeles, California by renowned attorneys Neama Rahmani and Allen Patatanyan. Backed by more than 25 years of combined legal experience, the firm has secured over $1.7 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients across California and Nevada. Our team has successfully taken on Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, Chevron, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., and Facebook, delivering results in complex, high-stakes matters. Known for handling cases entirely in-house, we combine rigorous legal strategy with a client-first approach to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We are seeking a Discovery Clerk to support our Employment Litigation team. This role plays a critical part in managing the discovery process, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements, and supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in employment or civil litigation discovery, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the discovery process for employment litigation matters, including propounding and responding to discovery in compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Draft and prepare discovery responses, correspondence, and litigation-related documents under attorney supervision
• Coordinate and track discovery deadlines, responses, and litigation milestones to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing trial binders and exhibit binders
• Work directly with clients to gather information and assist with preparing discovery responses, while providing case status updates as needed
• Communicate with opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, extensions, and procedural matters
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files using Filevine or comparable case management systems
  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in discovery or litigation support; employment law experience is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure as it relates to discovery
• Experience drafting discovery responses, correspondence, and litigation-related documents
• Prior experience assisting with trial preparation and litigation support
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff
• Familiarity with Filevine or similar legal case management software
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred