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Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
  • Los Angeles, California
  • $80,000–$105,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
11 days ago

Job Description

Overview:
Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its team in the downtown Los Angeles office. This position supports attorneys handling a range of toxic tort matters and offers hands-on involvement across all phases of the litigation lifecycle. 
A Day in the Life:
In this role, you will support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including case preparation, discovery management, and trial readiness. You will maintain and monitor court deadlines, prepare and file documents through ECF, and conduct legal research using tools such as PACER and Westlaw. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, notices, and motions; organizing and managing deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries; and tracking document productions and discovery. You will also assist with deposition coordination, communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, and experts, and contribute to case strategy meetings. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
We Know You:

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation experience and the ability to independently manage case responsibilities from inception through trial. This individual demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys while delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

  • 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm, including exposure to toxic tort, product liability, or complex litigation matters
  • Experience with e-filing (ECF), PACER, Westlaw, and managing discovery and trial preparation
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred (relevant experience may be substituted)

Salary/ Wage Range - $80,000- $105,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for merit-based raises and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans and paid time off.

Who We Are:

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, California
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000–$105,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Trackingunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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