Litigation Paralegal
Litigation Paralegal
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$ 85000 - 110000
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Job Description
Overview
Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Torrance/Los Angeles office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive manufacturers and distributors in a range of matters including state and federal proceedings state motor vehicle proceedings and class actions.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegals role in the litigation life cycle especially product liability litigation.Trial experience is strongly preferred.
A Day in the Life
In this role you will be responsible for performing a wide array of substantive tasks in direct collaboration with attorneys focusing on litigation related to product liability warranty franchise and distribution law as well as other complex business disputes across various industries. Your duties will include tracking and managing court deadlines for assigned cases and maintaining case calendars. You will electronically file legal documents with the Court using the ECF system under attorney supervision conduct online research through PACER and assist in drafting pleadings notices and motions.
You will also be tasked with preparing deposition notices organizing and maintaining deposition materials exhibits and summaries. Additionally you will track and manage discovery processes including overseeing document productions and communications with expert witnesses. Youll actively participate in case strategy meetings and manage routine communications with courts outside counsel and clients handling calls and correspondence as needed. This individual will also have a significant amount of trial experience has the ability to build relationships and manage vendors and is someone capable of putting together necessary trial teams.
We Know You
The ideal candidate is a strong critical thinker with excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You take accountability for your work approach tasks with ownership and proactively solve problems. You work well in a team environment contributing to collaboration and shared goals. Comfortable with technology you can easily adapt to new software and leverage your paralegal expertise and attention to detail to enhance team efficiency and client service.
A 2 or 4year degree and a paralegal certificate are highly preferred though relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. The ideal candidate should also have solid research skills utilizing tools like the Internet and Westlaw. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business demands is essential.
At Nelson Mullins we are dedicated totransparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience skills and location.
- Salary/Wage Range: $85000 $110000 annually. In addition to base pay employees may be eligible for meritbased raises and benefits such as healthcare retirement plans and paid time off.
Who We Are
With more than 1000 attorneys policy advisors ediscovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California Colorado the District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New York Tennessee West Virginia and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.
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