The Los Angeles office of Hawkins Parnell & Young is seeking an experienced and highly motivated litigation paralegal to join an established legal defense team. The successful candidate will work directly with our attorneys to prepare cases for trial, will be involved in fact-finding projects, and will be responsible for maintaining case files. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping meet our clients' needs.

HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability and Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Assisting with preparation of motions, pleadings, declarations, subpoenas and trial documents, including witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders
* Drafting discovery requests/responses and analyzing co-defense discovery to develop trial defenses
* Investigating relevant case facts, analyzing data, and organizing information and findings
* Organizing and maintaining documents and coordinating document production
* Maintaining communication with clients and updating the client files
* Serving as a liaison between the trial team and third parties such as witnesses, experts, clients, vendors, and courtroom personnel

Requirements:

* Bachelor Degree preferred
* 3-5 years of experience in civil defense litigation
* Demonstrates initiative, self-direction and attention to detail
* Strong work ethic
* Proficient in MS Office suite and strong Outlook skills

Practice Areas:

Automotive Warranty, Business/Commercial, Construction, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Transportation

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered.