Paralegal

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$112,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a hybrid schedule. Employees may work remotely two days per week after the first 45 days of employment. The paralegal will support attorneys on a broad range of civil litigation matters, including business, employment, and insurance litigation. The role involves supporting case work across all phases of litigation and eDiscovery, preparing and reviewing documents, and assisting with trial preparation and proceedings. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, dependable, responsive, and able to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities while producing accurate, high-quality work. They must communicate effectively and work independently as well as collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to meet deadlines and support clients. The position requires experience with eDiscovery processes and legal technology, including electronic document management, document review, and litigation support tools. The firm offers a collaborative and professional work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits. The salary range is $112K+ depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent.
At least five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment.
Strong eDiscovery background, including eDiscovery platform administration and document production management.
Trial experience, including preparing pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial.
Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment and work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with iManage or a similar document management system.

Responsibilities

Support all phases of civil litigation, including organizing, managing, and reviewing client documents and case materials.
Manage and support eDiscovery processes, including electronic data collection, processing, review, and production, while maintaining data integrity and meeting discovery deadlines.
Use eDiscovery platforms and legal technology to organize, search, analyze, review, and manage electronically stored information and litigation documents.
Review, redact, and prepare documents for production in accordance with discovery requirements.
Retrieve, organize, and prepare exhibits and supporting documentation for court filings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
Provide trial preparation and support, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witness materials, managing trial documents, and assisting with courtroom presentations and trial logistics as needed.
Review discovery materials, summarize depositions, and assist attorneys with discovery requests and responses.
Analyze medical records, billing records, and other case documents, and prepare detailed summaries with page and line references.
Draft and prepare subpoenas; coordinate document collection and production; and track responses and deadlines.
Assist with document analysis, charts, case summaries, jurisdictional research, and gathering information related to expert witnesses.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors to coordinate case activities and meet litigation deadlines.

Benefits

401(k) plan with annual employer contribution and employee deferrals.
Medical coverage with HMO and PPO options, dental and vision coverage, and dependent and domestic partner coverage.
Group and supplemental life insurance options.
Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options.
Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and referral services.
Competitive vacation and sick leave, and paid firm holidays.
Parking covered by the firm for all paralegals.
Holiday events, birthday commemorations, staff acknowledgments, and annual firm and staff events.
Flexible Spending Account and Sections 125 and 132 plans.
Onboarding and in-house training, continuing learning and professional growth opportunities, and CLE training opportunities.
Hybrid remote work schedule available after 45 days.