Product Liability Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid

Express Recruiting Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Recruiting Group is partnering with a national law firm to hire an experienced litigation paralegal for the Product Liability practice in Los Angeles. The role is full-time and hybrid, with most work from the LA office.

Automotive catastrophic injury defense experience is strongly preferred. You will support product liability matters across the firm, manage cases for trial, draft pleadings, and handle discovery and e-discovery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with trial preparation
• Defense-side background; automotive catastrophic injury experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate
• Proficiency with Lexis, Relativity, CaseMap and TrialDirector
• Ability to travel and work extended hours during trial

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and prepare for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit management
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions and subpoenas
• Analyze medical records and help assess damages
• Coordinate with experts, clients, vendors and opposing counsel
• Manage large document volumes and e-discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries and databases
• Provide trial and post-trial support, including exhibits and courtroom logistics

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Trial preparation

ABA-approved paralegal education

Legal software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Lexis

Relativity

CaseMap

TrialDirector

Job description

Express Recruiting Group is partnering with a national law firm to hire an experienced litigation paralegal for the Product Liability practice in Los Angeles. The role is full-time and hybrid, with most work from the LA office.

Automotive catastrophic injury defense experience is strongly preferred. You will support product liability matters across the firm, manage cases for trial, draft pleadings, and handle discovery and e-discovery.