[Hiring] Product Liability Paralegal @CMBG3 Law, PC

Role Description

Litigation Paralegals at CMBG³ Law with 3 to 5 years of experience are expected to bring a demonstrated level of competence, independence, and professional maturity to their role on the litigation team. This is not an entry point into litigation support; it is a level at which the foundational skills have been established, and the expectation shifts toward greater ownership, stronger judgment, and a more meaningful contribution to the attorneys and matters they support.

At this level, paralegals are expected to:

• Manage complex case materials.
• Anticipate the needs of the attorneys they support.
• Contribute substantively across all phases of litigation in state and federal courts, including hearings and trials.
• Demonstrate judgment to know what needs to be done.
• Exhibit discipline to do it well.
• Communicate effectively to flag issues before they become problems.

Those who succeed in this role combine technical litigation knowledge with the professional habits and collaborative instincts that make a litigation team perform at its best. They take ownership of their caseload responsibilities, invest in the development of less experienced colleagues, and approach every matter with care, precision, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Draft initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance, answers, and related filings in state and federal courts.
• Review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses served by all parties, including plaintiffs and co-defendants.
• Conduct factual investigations of parties, jobsites, companies, products, and other entities.
• Maintain and update case management software to ensure accurate reflection of case developments.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate the collection of records in compliance with procedural rules.
• Locate, evaluate, and conduct pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses.
• Identify, organize, and analyze key documents to support depositions and other pre-trial filings.
• Review and summarize large and complex document productions.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses across complex litigation matters.
• Research and analyze applicable state and federal case law.
• Review, summarize, and organize deposition testimony for use in motion practice.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for state and federal hearings and trials.
• Maintain organized case files and manage trial materials before, during, and after hearings and trials.
• Additional responsibilities as requested by Management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Substantive experience in environmental law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, product liability, or other complex risk management matters.
• Strong familiarity with legal documents, litigation procedures, and terminology applicable to state and federal courts.
• Advanced computer and database skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with case management and document management systems; Filevine experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience accurately tracking and recording billable time.
• Ability to consistently meet established billable hour requirements.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate closely with attorneys, experts, and colleagues.
• Professional, courteous demeanor with strong client-service orientation.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• The firm's expected salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Employment with CMBG³ Law is at-will.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• CMBG³ Law P.C. does not sponsor immigration visas.
• CMBG³ Law P.C. is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Qualified applicants must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation(s).