Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability law firm with 215 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. Last year the firm surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
To meet client demands, we continue to expand our team of professionals. That’s where you come in! We are actively searching for Trial Ready Litigation Paralegals to join our team in our Costa Mesa (OCC) CA office. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
- Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
- Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
- Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
- Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
- Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
- Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.
Qualifications:
- Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated.
- Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
- Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.
- Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability.
- Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.
- Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.
- Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 4+ years’ litigation defense experience required.
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our firm is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. This position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.
Compensation: $70,000 to $110,000 (Depends on years of relevant experience)
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm and apply: www.bowmanandbrooke.com. When sending your cover letter and resume, please note the office you are interested in joining.
Skills Required
- A Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years' litigation defense experience
What We Do
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a nationally recognized trial firm specializing in product liability defense for corporate clients, including Global 500 companies.
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