General Liability Paralegal

MG+M The Law Firm is currently hiring experienced Defense Litigation Paralegals to join our General Liability practice group at our Walnut Creek, California office. MG+M is a nationally recognized, Mansfield certified litigation and trial firm focused on the handling of complex civil matters. The firm?s expertise includes products liability cases, toxic tort matters, commercial litigation, general liability, and transportation law. The Firm takes a team approach, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance and protect their interests in numerous jurisdictions across the country. MG+M?s culture, policies, initiatives, and operation honors, supports, celebrates, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously. Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys. Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings. Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material. Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners. Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time. Candidate Requirements: 5+ years' experience in General Liability Defense litigation is required. Bachelor's Degree. Experience handling California cases is a plus, but not required. Strong organizational skills. Proficient interpersonal skills including effective communication with both attorneys and other paralegals to accomplish goals. The ability to both work both independently and as part of a larger team. Effective problem solving capabilities. Preference to mid-level candidates with experience using legal systems such as Westlaw, File & Serve Xpress, PACER. Why Should You Apply? MG+M offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant?s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation