Product Liability Paralegal; Irvine

MG+M The Law Firm – Paralegal (Defense Litigation)

We are hiring experienced Defense Litigation Paralegals to join our Product Liability practice group at our Irvine, California office.

$65,000 per year – $80,000 per year

Irvine, California

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre‑trial, dispositive, 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.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.

• 2+ years’ experience in Product Liability Defense litigation is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience handling California cases is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• Consistently arrive on time and cover responsibilities when absent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• 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.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated and capable of independent work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals.
• 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.

MG+M offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice