Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This role supports attorneys in commercial litigation matters through fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, trial support, and client service. The position may be remote or based at any firm location.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, and document preparation and production.
- Prepare fact development materials such as medical records and historical chronologies.
- Manage databases and conduct document analysis using document review software.
- Handle docketing and case management tasks.
- Prepare for and assist in depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend as needed.
- Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
- Coordinate filing and service of pleadings and documents.
- Collect and summarize medical, corporate, and other records.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple offices.
- Serve as liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication and material production.
- Stay informed on developments in commercial litigation and paralegal industry trends.
- Participate in internal continuing legal education (CLE) sessions.
- Anticipate attorney needs and provide proactive support.
- Mentor junior paralegals or paralegal assistants as needed.
- Develop proficiency with e-discovery databases, AI software tools, internet/electronic research, and electronic file maintenance.
- Meet an annual billable hour target of 1500.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant commercial litigation paralegal experience.
- Experience with Relativity or similar document review software.
- Trial preparation and attendance experience.
- California litigation experience is required.
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
- Significant substantive legal experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at management discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional and courteous interaction with clients and colleagues.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce quality work efficiently and accurately.
- Sound judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
- High professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to build strong client relationships through responsiveness.
- Reliability and commitment to delivering on responsibilities.
- Experience working independently without supervision.
- Effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
- Experience adopting legal AI tools and willingness to learn new technologies.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are:
- California: $86,000 - $139,000
- Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
- Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
- Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
- Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
- Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
- New York: $66,000 - $125,000
- Washington State: $88,000 - $134,000
- Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000
Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.
Location
This position may be filled remotely or at any of the firm's U.S. locations.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans. Principal applicants only.