Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Bowman and Brooke; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm specializing in complex civil litigation as a Paralegal in Torrance, CA. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for mentorship. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong legal acumen with 5+ years of litigation experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits

Generous paid time off policy

Retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing

Employee assistance program with counseling

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ litigation law firm experience, preferably defense.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread various legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with discovery and case advancements.
• Manage electronic case files using iManage.

Skills

Meticulous

Diligent

Personable

Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Bowman and Brooke is a leader in complex civil litigation. We are experts in litigating cases in state and federal courts and have decades of experience in delivering exceptional results to our clients. We represent a diverse range of clients, including top brands in the motor vehicle, drug and medical device, chemical product, consumer product, and heavy equipment industries. When you work for Bowman and Brooke, you are constantly challenged and engaged. Our work is intellectually rigorous and consistently satisfying.

Overview:

Are you an organized and detail-oriented paralegal? We are actively seeking a trial-ready litigation paralegal to join our team in our Torrance, CA location—just off the 405 and 110 freeways. You will be a key player on our team, providing the essential support needed to ensure our legal processes run smoothly.

Our paralegals are integral to our case teams, appreciated for their ideas and contributions. We offer a casual, fun, and collaborative office environment with excellent opportunities for mentorship. This position is hybrid, allowing for a balance of work-from-home and in-office workdays.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
  
  

Qualifications:

• Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take effective action
• Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries
  
  

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ litigation law firm experience (defense experience preferred)
  
  

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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