Product Liability Paralegal, MA & CA Experience
CMBG3 Law
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • California • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance, answers, and related filings in state and federal courts.
- Review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses served by all parties, including plaintiffs and co-defendants, in product liability and complex litigation matters.
- Conduct factual investigations of parties, products, jobsites, companies, and other entities using publicly available and proprietary research tools.
- Maintain and update case management software to ensure accurate reflection of case developments, filings, and documentation.
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate the collection of records in compliance with state and federal procedural rules.
- Locate, evaluate, and conduct pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses.
- Identify, organize, and analyze key documents to support depositions, summary judgment motions, and other pre-trial filings.
- Review and summarize large and complex document productions, including medical, employment, Social Security, Naval records, sales records, invoices, internal communications and other documents.
- Coordinate with expert witnesses in product liability and complex litigation cases, including retention, scheduling, and review of technical and case-specific materials.
- Research and analyze applicable state and federal case law in support of pre-trial motions and litigation strategy.
- Review, summarize, and organize deposition testimony for use in motion practice, hearings, and cross-examinations.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for state and federal hearings and trials, including trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and trial boxes.
- Maintain organized case files and manage trial materials before, during, and after hearings and trials.
- Additional responsibilities as requested by Management.
Requirements
- 5+ years of prior litigation paralegal experience preferred, with exposure to product liability or complex litigation strongly preferred.
- California and Massachusetts Filing experience required.
- Strong familiarity with legal documents, litigation procedures, and terminology applicable to state and federal courts.
- Advanced computer and database skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with case management and document management systems; Filevine experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience accurately tracking and recording billable time in accordance with firm policies and client billing guidelines.
- Ability to consistently meet established billable hour requirements while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and colleagues.
- Professional, courteous demeanor with strong client-service orientation.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Spanish language proficiency will be considered a plus to support Spanish-speaking clients.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- paid time off and holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigation paralegal experiencedrafting pleadingsdiscovery analysisfactual investigationsdocument reviewcase law researchbillable time trackingtrial preparationdeposition summarizationlegal document familiarity
Soft skills
time managementtask prioritizationteamworkclient service orientationcommunication skillsattention to detailinitiativesound judgmentprofessional demeanorcollaboration