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About the Role

MG+M The Law Firm is seeking experienced Defense Litigation Paralegals to join our General Liability or Product Liability practice groups in our California offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in General Liability Defense litigation is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience handling California cases is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit and support the success of colleagues.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Westlaw
• PACER
• File & Serve Xpress
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Meeting deadlines
• Customer service
• Dependability
• Teamwork

Location

• Irvine, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Walut Creek, California
• San Francisco, California

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• 401(k)

About the Company

• MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters.
• The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation.
• We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business.
• Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Equal Opportunity

• MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
• We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes equity and inclusion fundamental values.