• In-House Litigation Paralegal (Defense)

    Robert Half Legal (Brea, CA)


    Description

    A leading skilled nursing facility company in Southern California, providing comprehensive advisory and administrative support to over 40 skilled nursing facilities, 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 and 40-60 outside counsel 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.

    + Work-life balance mentality from the top.

    Confidentiality:

    + Due to the sensitive nature of our work, all applicants are expected to maintain the utmost confidentiality throughout the hiring process and during employment.

    Background Check:

    + A comprehensive background check will be conducted.

    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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