Product Liability Paralegal

CMBG3 Law, PC•Pasadena, CA

3d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

CMBG³ Law is hiring a litigation paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience to support complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. The role calls for established foundational skills, independence, sound judgment, professional maturity, and ownership of caseload responsibilities. Paralegals are expected to manage complex case materials, anticipate attorney needs, contribute across litigation phases—including hearings and trials—and communicate emerging issues proactively. They are also expected to help develop less experienced colleagues and collaborate effectively with attorneys, experts, and other team members. The paralegal supports matters in areas including environmental, commercial, construction, insurance defense, business, product liability, and other complex litigation or risk management work. Duties include preparing filings, investigating facts, handling discovery and records, coordinating with experts and witnesses, conducting legal research, and assisting with hearings and trials. The role requires accurate timekeeping, the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines, and a commitment to careful, precise work. The expected salary range is $70,000–$90,000. 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. Qualified applicants must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The firm states its commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and processes applicant information for recruitment and hiring purposes.

Requirements

3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred.
Substantive experience in one or more of environmental law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, product liability, or other complex risk management matters is preferred.
Strong familiarity with legal documents, litigation procedures, and terminology applicable to state and federal courts.
Advanced computer and database skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with case management and document management systems.
Ability to accurately track and record billable time under 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 and collaboration skills 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 perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Filevine experience is preferred.

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.
Investigate parties, jobsites, companies, products, and other entities using public and proprietary research tools.
Maintain case management software and update it with case developments, filings, and documentation.
Draft subpoenas and coordinate records collection in compliance with state and federal procedural rules.
Locate, evaluate, and conduct pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses.
Identify, organize, and analyze key documents for depositions, summary judgment motions, Daubert motions, and other pre-trial filings.
Review and summarize complex document productions, including environmental, construction, insurance, medical, employment, financial, technical, and internal business records.
Coordinate expert witness retention, scheduling, and review of technical, scientific, financial, and case-specific materials.
Research and analyze 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.
Take ownership of caseload responsibilities, anticipate attorney needs, communicate issues proactively, and contribute across litigation phases.
Support the development of less experienced colleagues.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested by Management.