Product Liability Paralegal | Trial-Ready Support

CMBG3 Law; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CMBG3 Law in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support product liability and complex litigation from intake to trial. This role requires sharp analytical skills, meticulous file handling, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft pleadings, review discovery, coordinate with witnesses, maintain case management systems (Filevine), and support attorneys across state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior litigation paralegal experience, preferably in product liability or complex litigation.
• California filing experience required.
• Strong familiarity with legal documents, procedures, and terminology in state and federal courts.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications.
• Experience with case management and document management systems; Filevine preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to track and record billable time per firm policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review across state and federal courts.
• Review and summarize discovery responses from parties and co-defendants.
• Conduct factual investigations using public and proprietary tools.
• Maintain and update case management software for case developments.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate document collection per rules.
• Identify and interview potential trial witnesses.
• Organize key documents for depositions and motions.
• Review large document productions including medical and employment records.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses on retention and review.
• Research state and federal case law to support motions and strategy.
• Summarize deposition testimony for motion practice and cross-examination.
• Assist with trial preparation, notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
• Maintain organized case files and trial materials.
• Additional duties as needed by management.

Skills

3+ years litigation paralegal

California filing experience

Microsoft Office

Filevine

Document management systems

Billable time tracking

Teamwork

Client service

Spanish language (plus)

Tools

Filevine

Document management systems

Job description

CMBG3 Law in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support product liability and complex litigation from intake to trial. This role requires sharp analytical skills, meticulous file handling, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft pleadings, review discovery, coordinate with witnesses, maintain case management systems (Filevine), and support attorneys across state and federal courts.