Environmental/Toxic Tort Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$45,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 States, has an immediate need for an ETT Paralegal in its Los Angeles office. Ideal candidates must have at least 3 years of asbestos and/or toxic tort litigation experience. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including hybrid and remote opportunities. This is a full-time position. Ideal candidates will have a solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial, and familiarity with the California and Federal rules of civil procedure. Responsibilities include client contact, document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation, and research.

Requirements

At least 3 years of asbestos and/or toxic tort litigation experience
Solid knowledge of litigation support and case management
Experience organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial
Familiarity with the California and Federal rules of civil procedure
Significant knowledge of court rules, calendaring, e-filing and procedures
Proficient computer skills – (Microsoft Office 2016, Excel, and iManage)
Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-structured setting

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification is a plus
Bachelor degree is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Client contact
Document review and production
Drafting and responding to discovery
Indexing
Exhibit preparation
Investigation
Research
Preparing and filing legal documents (CA federal and state courts)
Work independently on pleadings, discovery and motion preparation, document review, case management research and trial support