Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Auto & Medical Devices

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a litigation paralegal in our San Diego office to support attorneys handling State and Federal court matters in California for automotive, medical device, and other major industries.

The role involves drafting pleadings, notices, and motions, coordinating with outside distributors for records, preparing medical records summaries, deposition materials, and managing discovery and related documents.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm is required or strongly preferred.
• A paralegal certificate and a 2- or 4-year degree are preferred.
• Must be able to quickly learn new software and work as part of a team to support attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Maintain contact with outside distributors to obtain records and coordinate inspections.
• Prepare medical records summaries and chronologies; organize deposition materials and exhibits.
• Prepare case files for expert and corporate witness depositions; track and manage discovery.
• Coordinate and participate in litigation strategy meetings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Team player

Technology proficiency

Education

Paralegal certificate

2- or 4-year degree

Tools

Westlaw

Internet research

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a litigation paralegal in our San Diego office to support attorneys handling State and Federal court matters in California for automotive, medical device, and other major industries.

The role involves drafting pleadings, notices, and motions, coordinating with outside distributors for records, preparing medical records summaries, deposition materials, and managing discovery and related documents.