California Paralegal

Company Overview

CMBG3 Law is majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors monthly programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

Position Title: Paralegal

Reports To: Paralegal Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Drafts initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance and answers
• Reviews and summarizes discovery responses served by all parties in the case (plaintiff, co-defendant(s))
• Performs fact investigation of parties, jobsites, companies, and other entities using various publicly-available resources
• Maintaining case management software to reflect all information provided in case documents.
• Drafts subpoenas for records collections
• Locates and conducts pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses
• Identifies key documents to support deposition examinations, summary judgment motions, and other pre-trial motions
• Reviews and summarizes document productions including medical records, employment records, Social Security records, Naval records, sales records, invoices, internal communications and other documents
• Coordinates with expert witnesses for retention and review of case materials
• Researches and analyzes applicable case law for various pre-trial motions
• Reviews and summarizes deposition testimony for pre-trial motions and cross-examinations
• Responsible for maintaining case files and preparing trial boxes, as needed

Qualifications:

• CA Paralegal Certification required
• Toxic Tort experience required
• Prior paralegal experience preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Filevine or Document Management experience preferred
• Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development