Product Liability Paralegal

CMBG3 Law•Boston, MA

About The Position

CMBG³ Law is seeking a litigation paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience to support attorneys on complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. The position calls for competence, independence, professional maturity, sound judgment, and ownership of caseload responsibilities. The paralegal will manage complex case materials, anticipate attorney needs, communicate issues proactively, and contribute across litigation phases, including hearings and trials. The role also includes supporting the development of less experienced colleagues and collaborating with attorneys, experts, and other team members. The firm handles matters across areas including environmental, commercial, construction, insurance defense, business, and product liability litigation. The expected salary range is $70,000–$90,000, with actual compensation based on education, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the firm does not sponsor immigration visas. Employment is at-will, and the job description may evolve or include additional duties assigned by management.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred.
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.
Demonstrated experience accurately tracking and recording billable time in accordance with firm policies and client billing guidelines.
Ability to consistently meet established billable hour requirements while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate closely 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the firm does not sponsor immigration visas.
Must be able 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.
Experience with Filevine.

Responsibilities

Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance, answers, and related filings in state and federal courts.
Review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses served by all parties across complex litigation matters.
Conduct factual investigations of parties, jobsites, companies, products, and other entities using public and proprietary research tools.
Maintain and update 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 key 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, including 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.