Litigation Paralegal - Toxic Tork Defense

Litigation Paralegal - Toxic Tort Defense

Location: Orange County, CA



Schedule: Hybrid schedule with flexibility for additional remote work for the right candidate

A well-established defense litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its high-volume Toxic Tort practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is looking to grow with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation support in toxic tort matters
• Draft, organize, and respond to discovery
• Prepare deposition summaries and medical record summaries
• Assist attorneys with case management and trial preparation
• Review, analyze, and organize large volumes of case documents
• Maintain case files and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and legal professionals throughout the litigation process

Qualifications

• 2+ years of toxic tort defense litigation experience required
• Strong experience handling discovery in complex litigation matters
• Experience preparing deposition and medical record summaries
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a high-volume practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with legal technology and document management systems

Compensation

• Salary range: $75,000 to $100,000 annually
• Exceptional candidates may be considered up to $110,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Profit-sharing program
• Employer-paid parking
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Hours

• 7.5-hour workday
• Preferred start time of 8:30 AM, with flexibility between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM

This position offers the opportunity to join a respected litigation team handling sophisticated toxic tort matters while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment and strong long-term career growth potential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.