Paralegal ~ Defense Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law

Bowman and Brooke LLP, a national defense law firm defending product liability, consumer warranty and lemon law, commercial, and other complex litigation cases, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team of legal professionals in our Torrance, CA location (conveniently located one block off the 405 and 110 freeway).  

Our paralegals are integral to our case teams, appreciated for their ideas and contributions. We offer a casual, fun, and collaborative office environment with excellent opportunities for mentorship. This position is hybrid, allowing for a balance of work-from-home and in-office workdays. 

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, issuing subpoenas and document production.
• 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 mediations / arbitrations / client meetings / trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial). 

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 
• 4-5+ years’ litigation law firm experience (defense consumer warranty and lemon law experience preferred)

 Working Conditions:

• Professional working environment with casual atmosphere and attire
• State-of-the-art technology
• 40-hour work week with core office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Flexibility with work from home and in-office days, after initial training phase
• Ability to work overtime, if needed, to meet business and client needs

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, 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!   

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