Remote California General Liability Paralegal

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters, including toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. This remote position supports our California offices and requires working Pacific Time Zone business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Experience handling California cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a high-volume General Liability docket for a Senior Managing Partner.
• Serve as primary liaison between attorneys, legal administrative assistants, and other paralegals to ensure efficient case management.
• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case materials.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Record and submit contemporaneous billable time in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform intensive administrative work and procedural tasks related to case management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of General Liability Defense litigation experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress.
• Experience handling California litigation is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals.
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Consistently punctual with excellent attendance.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).