Remote California Toxic Tort Paralegal

About the Role

MG+M The Law Firm is hiring experienced Litigation Paralegals to join our Toxic Tort practice group, supporting our California-based legal teams. This position requires the ability to work Pacific Time Zone business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) to support our California offices. Experience handling California cases is a plus, though not required.

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. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business.

Responsibilities

• 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 material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Maintain contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
• Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit and support the success of colleagues.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Toxic Tort Defense litigation is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

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