Product Liability Paralegal

Role Overview

• Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance, answers, and related filings in state and federal courts.
• Review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses served by all parties, including plaintiffs and co-defendants, in product liability and complex litigation matters.
• Conduct factual investigations of parties, products, jobsites, companies, and other entities using publicly available and proprietary research tools.
• Maintain and update case management software to ensure accurate reflection of case developments, filings, and documentation.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate the collection of records in compliance with state and federal procedural rules.
• Locate, evaluate, and conduct pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses.
• Identify, organize, and analyze key documents to support depositions, summary judgment motions, and other pre-trial filings.
• Review and summarize large and complex document productions, including medical, employment, Social Security, Naval records, sales records, invoices, internal communications and other documents.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses in product liability and complex litigation cases, including retention, scheduling, and review of technical and case-specific materials.
• Research and analyze applicable state and federal case law in support of pre-trial motions and litigation strategy.
• Review, summarize, and organize deposition testimony for use in motion practice, hearings, and cross-examinations.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for state and federal hearings and trials, including trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and trial boxes.
• Maintain organized case files and manage trial materials before, during, and after hearings and trials.
• Additional responsibilities as requested by Management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior litigation paralegal experience preferred, with exposure to product liability or complex litigation strongly preferred.
• California Filing experience required.
• Strong familiarity with legal documents, litigation procedures, and terminology applicable to state and federal courts.
• Advanced computer and database skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with case management and document management systems; Filevine experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience accurately tracking and recording billable time in accordance with firm policies and client billing guidelines.
• Ability to consistently meet established billable hour requirements while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and colleagues.
• Professional, courteous demeanor with strong client-service orientation.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Spanish language proficiency will be considered a plus to support Spanish-speaking clients.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• paid time off and holidays