Litigation Paralegal

Squire Patton Boggs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles office of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP seeks a paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to support the litigation/products liability/lemon law practice.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate (or equivalent), plus strong drafting and discovery skills. The candidate should be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, and work well in a team. Salary ranges reflect market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to prepare complaints, pleadings and other documents for attorneys.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and competent document management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complaints and other pleadings for attorneys.
• Prepare documents, forms, declarations and exhibits for attorneys.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Summarize automotive records or medical records as needed.
• Support litigation team in fast-paced environment and multi-task as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Paralegal certificate

Legal document preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Description

The Los Angeles office of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, a global law firm, seeks a paralegal for our Litigation Practice Group with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience. This position will support the litigation/products liability/lemon law practice. Additional essential functions of the position are:

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience

Knowledge Skills And Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Product Liability and Lemon Law experience a plus
• Trial experience, a plus
• Paralegal certificate or work equivalent required
• Knowledge of state and federal rules
• Ability to prepare complaints and other pleadings
• Ability to prepare documents, forms, declarations and exhibits for attorneysPrepare summaries of automotive records
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proofreading, grammar and organizational skills
• Prior experience summarizing medical records or automotive records, a plus
• Possess strong technical and computer capabilities
• Capable of multi-tasking with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to work beyond 40 hours on occasion

We offer a professional, friendly and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.

Squire Patton Boggs will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.