Litigation Paralegal

This position focuses on supporting attorneys across all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, court filings, and case management, while also assisting with administrative and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management & Litigation Support

• Manage discovery processes including interrogatories, RFPDs, and RFAs
• Coordinate document reviews, productions, and E-Discovery
• Assist in drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memorandums
• Handle state and federal court filings (E-Filing/ECF)
• Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines, hearings, and depositions

Investigation & Research

• Conduct factual investigations and witness interviews
• Draft declarations and case status summaries
• Perform legal research (case law, statutes, procedural rules)
• Obtain and summarize medical, employment, financial, and deposition records

Trial Preparation

• Prepare exhibit lists, witness lists, and jury instructions
• Organize trial binders and notebooks
• Coordinate trial logistics and vendor services

Administrative Support

• Provide phone coverage when needed
• Screen potential new clients and open case files
• Manage client communications and correspondence
• Support business development initiatives
• Organize digital files and manage expense entries
• Assist with internal reporting and data tracking

Billing

• 120 billable hours minimum per month
• Time tracking in 0.1 increments
• Daily time entry in practice management software

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred, not required)

Technical Skills:

• MS Office Suite & Google Workspace
• Westlaw / LexisNexis
• Practice management tools (Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, etc.)
• E-filing platforms and litigation vendors
• Familiarity with AI research tools is a plus

Core Skills:

• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Self-motivated with a positive, team-oriented attitude

If this aligns with your experience, I’d be happy to connect and share more details.