WE ARE EXPANDING AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING
ABOUT US
MLG is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.
If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.
OUR VISION: To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.
OUR MISSION: To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.
OUR VALUES
Excellence - Good enough is not good enough
Consistency - Build a reputation that enters the room before you do
Innovation - Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover
Better than Yesterday - Continually grow, develop and learn
Systematic - Harness the power of organized activity
Community - Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.
Job Description
MLG is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Discovery Paralegal to play a key role in managing discovery production for complex litigation, regulatory responses, and investigations. This individual will lead the coordination, organization, and execution of discovery obligations with a strong emphasis on accuracy, defensibility, and efficiency in the production of documents and data.
FLSA: Exempt
Duties Include:
- Manage all aspects of the discovery production lifecycle, including document collection, review coordination, privilege review tracking, redaction, and final production.
- Train internal teams on discovery protocols and legal hold processes.
- Collaborate with attorneys, other paralegals, case managers, and outside counsel to prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and compliant document productions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (IT, compliance, HR) to gather and preserve electronically stored information (ESI) relevant to legal matters.
- Review and QC documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and production readiness.
- Use eDiscovery tools to manage document review databases, apply search filters, run reports, and ensure defensible productions.
- Assist in drafting and responding to discovery requests including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.
- Maintain detailed tracking logs of productions, custodians, and metadata to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on discovery protocols and provide training/support to junior staff as needed.
- Stay current on legal developments related to discovery, privilege, data protection, and production standards.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Paralegal certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, with at least 5 years focused on litigation discovery and document production.
Skills:
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Sheets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong telecommunication skills.
- Empathetic, caring, and persuasive communication skills.
- Fluency in the use of computer systems including email programs, internet usage, customer relationship management systems, and proven ability to apply computer skills to new systems.
- Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Supervisors - Reports to the VP of Litigation.
Status - Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Location - Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
Salary - Starting at $90k, depending on experience.
Benefits - Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).