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Governmental Entity Defense Litigation Paralegal - Los Angeles
Governmental Entity Defense Litigation Paralegal
Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
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About the Company
Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty-two years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, full-time litigation paralegal for our Governmental Entity Liability Team. We are seeking a person with 3-5+ years of litigation experience to join our team. The team focuses on law enforcement and public entity defense. This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims and law enforcement officer liability matters. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and is proactive.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, case law, and jury verdicts.
- Summarizing case documents including document productions, expert reports, and deposition transcripts.
- Preparing trial binders and exhibits.
- Subpoenaing records, including preparing and serving subpoenas and following-up on productions.
- Propounding & responding to discovery.
- Maintaining files, including keeping track of discovery deadlines.
Experience
- 3-5+ years of litigation experience.
- Paralegal certification from an ABA approved school.
- Trial experience preferred.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Company Offers
- Salary starting at $70,000 - $102,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
- Pet insurance coverage.
- A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
- All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.