Paralegal / Defense Civil Litigation

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.

We are actively searching for a litigation paralegal to join our growing team in Costa Mesa (OCC), CA. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.

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).
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies and specials.

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
• Ability to lift 30 lbs (files and boxes)

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 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 and long-term care insurance, 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