Paralegal - Civil Litigation - #263196

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial law firm of nearly 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. This year, the firm surpassed its 1,000 th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

Overview:

Are you an organized and detail-oriented paralegal? We are actively seeking a trial-ready litigation paralegal to join our team in our Torrance, CA location—just off the 405 and 110 freeways. You will be a key player on our team, providing the essential support needed to ensure our legal processes run smoothly.

Our paralegals are integral to our case teams, appreciated for their ideas and contributions. We offer a casual, fun, and collaborative office environment with excellent opportunities for mentorship. This position is hybrid, allowing for a balance of work-from-home and in-office workdays.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
  
  

Qualifications:

• Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take effective action
• Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries 
  
  

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ litigation law firm experience (defense experience preferred)
  
  

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. This position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.

Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com .

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Equal Opportunity Employer