Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Premier AV-rated AmLaw 500 "Go To" law firm has for litigation in California and Nevada. We represent domestic and international businesses, insurers, professionals and individuals in litigated, non-litigated, transactional, and employment matters. We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal in our Irvine office. We are looking for a paralegal who is experienced, motivated, reliable and can assume responsibility working as an integral part of a collaborative team as well as independently.

The Irvine office operates with a flexible work model, allowing employees to work in-office, remotely, or in hybrid schedules. This is a great opportunity to work with top attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in litigation, case management, and legal research. You will work alongside dedicated legal professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• ABA Paralegal Certificate
• 10+ years of experience in defense litigation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills Required:

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities, with a detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach
• Strong written and oral communication skills required, including the ability to professionally communicate with employees across the firm
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, meet and track a variety of internal and external deadlines
• Must be able to work well under time constraints, in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to manage all phases of litigation including trial preparation and document management.
• Assist with discovery:Drafting written discovery, responses, and objections. Conducting document reviews. Assisting with document production. Producing privilege logs. Engage in fact development and obtaining medical and billing records. Preparing meet and confer letters. Preparing medical chronologies and billing summaries. Preparing deposition summaries. Helping clients with deposition preparation. Attending meetings and depositions with the attorney and client.
• Assist with Trial: Preparing the trial notebook containing all of the key information to help keep the attorney organized at trial. Assisting in preparation of exhibit lists and witness lists, and other trial documents as needed. Organize and assemble exhibit notebooks and blow-ups, as necessary. Gather and organize deposition transcripts. Assisting attorneys with all phases of trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.

Provide any and all other case related support for managing attorney as directed. Perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

Culture and Diversity

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community of professionals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender or gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, diverse abilities, or Veteran status. With these different backgrounds come different approaches, ideas and perspectives, which we believe is how an organization grows and thrives.

Benefits

In addition to a collegial working environment that offers training, mentorship and support to help develop your career toward partnership, we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including 401K which is voluntary and self-directed with employer match
• Health insurance: Firm pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage under the HMO plan.
• Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Income protection in the event of a Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate benefits provided at no cost to employees and are paid entirely by the firm
• Dental insurance – employer paid 50%
• Vision insurance – employer paid 75%
• Long Term Care and Flexible Spending accounts
• Eligibility to participate in the firm's year-end bonus program
• Referral fee programs
• Opportunity for advancement
• Professional but business casual work environment
• Paid parking in the building

Murchison & Cumming provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid, senior litigation paralegal

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92612