Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in San Diego seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys handling automotive, medical device, and other commercial matters in California state and federal courts.

The role covers drafting pleadings and motions, coordinating records with outside distributors, preparing medical records summaries and deposition materials, managing discovery, and assisting in litigation strategy meetings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Paralegal certificate and/or 2- or 4-year degree preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions and manage filing processes.
• Coordinate with outside distributors to obtain records and coordinate inspections.
• Prepare medical records summaries, chronologies, and deposition materials.
• Organize and prepare deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries for experts and witnesses.
• Track and manage discovery, including document productions; participate in litigation strategy meetings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Westlaw proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Research skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Document management software

E-discovery tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in our San Diego office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive and medical device manufacturers in a range of matters pending in State and Federal courts throughout California.

Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, this role involves working directly with attorneys on litigation related to medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, industrial machinery, and construction equipment. Responsibilities include preparing drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions, and maintaining direct contact with outside, third-party distributors to obtain records and coordinate inspections. Additional tasks include preparing medical records summaries and chronologies, organizing and preparing deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries, preparing case files for expert and corporate witness depositions, tracking and managing discovery, including the preparation and service of document productions, and participating in litigation strategy meetings.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle. You will possess well-developed critical thinking and organizational skills, along with the ability to meet deadlines. A strong sense of accountability, ownership over projects and responsibilities, and a proactive approach to resolving issues are essential. Being a true team player and a technology pro, with the ability to quickly learn new software, is also important. Paralegal expertise and a keen eye for detail will be utilized to enhance teamwork, client services, and overall efficiency.

A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate are preferred, though relevant work experience may be substituted for formal education. The ideal candidate should also have the ability to conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business demands is essential.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparency laws and are dedicated to clearly communicating how compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

• California pay range for this role, with final offer amount depending on experience is $75,000 to $95,000

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared.