Litigation Paralegal

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 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.