Product Liability Paralegal

CMBG3 Law•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

CMBG³ Law is hiring a litigation paralegal expected to bring 3 to 5 years of experience, competence, independence, and professional maturity to its litigation team. The role involves managing complex case materials, anticipating attorney needs, contributing across all phases of litigation in state and federal courts—including hearings and trials—and exercising sound judgment and initiative. Paralegals take ownership of caseload responsibilities, communicate potential issues proactively, and help develop less experienced colleagues. The paralegal supports complex litigation matters involving areas such as environmental, commercial, construction, insurance defense, business, and product liability matters. The position reports to the Paralegal Manager. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the firm does not sponsor immigration visas. The position is at-will, and duties may evolve or include additional assignments at management’s discretion.

Requirements

3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred, with substantive experience in one or more specified complex litigation areas.
Strong familiarity with legal documents, litigation procedures, and terminology applicable to state and federal courts.
Advanced computer and database skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with case management and document management systems.
Experience accurately tracking and recording billable time in accordance with firm policies and client billing guidelines.
Ability to meet established billable hour requirements while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with attorneys, experts, and colleagues.
Professional, courteous demeanor and strong client-service orientation.
Superior written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Authorization to work in the United States; the firm does not sponsor immigration visas.
Ability to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Substantive experience in environmental law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, product liability, or other complex risk management matters.
Filevine experience.

Responsibilities

Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance, answers, and related state and federal court filings.
Review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses served by plaintiffs, co-defendants, and other parties.
Conduct factual investigations of parties, jobsites, companies, products, and other entities using public and proprietary research tools.
Maintain case management software to accurately reflect case developments, filings, and documentation.
Draft subpoenas and coordinate record collection in compliance with state and federal procedural rules.
Locate, evaluate, and conduct pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses.
Identify, organize, and analyze documents to support depositions, summary judgment motions, Daubert motions, and other pre-trial filings.
Review and summarize large, complex document productions, including environmental, construction, project, insurance, medical, employment, financial, technical, and internal business records.
Coordinate with expert witnesses on retention, scheduling, and review of technical, scientific, financial, 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 motion practice, hearings, and cross-examinations.
Assist attorneys in preparing 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.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested by Management.