Litigation Paralegal: Discovery, Strategy & Trial Prep

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

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.