Job Description

A healthcare company in Southern California is seeking an in-house litigation paralegal. This defense-side paralegal will play a crucial role in managing a wide range of legal matters alongside the GC (plus other members of the legal department). Cases range from medical malpractice, employment (discrimination, harassment, wage & hour), premises liability, slip & fall, and breach of contract.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support for 40-60 in-house cases.
• Gather and organize client documents for evaluation and discovery responses.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and depositions.
• Draft legal documents, including objections (to subpoenas), demurrers, motions to strike/compel arbitration/MSJs/MSAs (shell drafting).
• Prepare deposition notices and summaries.
• Manage subpoenas, including issuance and analysis.
• Review and process complaints, including reporting to insurance.
• Calendar litigation deadlines.

^ Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above, defense-side experience, and knowledge of said practice areas.

Work Plan:

• Initial 90-day probationary/training period requires daily in-office presence in Brea, CA.
• Potential for 1-2 days of remote work per week after the probationary period, subject to negotiation and experience level.
• Flexible work hours between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with core business hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Company Perks:

• Engaging employee events, including a company gala, holiday party, and golf tournament.
• Fully stocked kitchen with food, beverages, and an espresso machine.
• Collaborative and non-toxic work environment.
• Open-door policy with the General Counsel.

Requirements:

• ABA-certified paralegal, with 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally from the defense side.
• Strong understanding of discovery procedures and practices.
• Ability to commute to Brea daily.

Ready to apply to this exciting position? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with " In-House Litigation Paralegal - Brea " as the subject line.

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