Litigation Paralegal

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This role supports attorneys before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
• E-file court documents in state and federal court
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, counsel, and others as needed
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and serve summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Assist with witness preparation
• Support case settlements
• Perform other tasks as requested by the attorney

Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

For full-time employees, the organization offers a benefits package including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer is required to give written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) before taking action against you, including termination. E-Verify may only be used once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.