Paralegal

About This Role

The Litigation Paralegal provides support to attorneys in complex litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters, managing all phases of the case lifecycle from pleadings to trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee the maintenance of large matter files, ensuring accurate and timely filing of case materials.
• Utilize litigation databases and e-discovery platforms, including conducting searches and loading transcripts.
• Conduct research on PACER and generate reports, as well as research and retrieve filings from state and local courts.
• Organize, chronologize, categorize, and index documents and evidence for use in discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including assembling deposition notebooks, witness files, and exhibit binders.
• Support trial preparation and organization, including drafting and maintaining exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial binders.
• Draft and prepare legal documents appropriate to practice area, such as routine discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and notices.
• Research, analyze, and summarize legal authorities and related materials, including statutes, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
• Proactively monitor and track deadlines, including court-imposed deadlines and internal case management deadlines.
• Accurately track and record billable and non-billable time and meet established minimum billable hour requirements.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, court rules, and filing procedures.
• Proven ability to interpret and follow complex instructions with accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong teamwork skills across practice groups, offices, and colleagues to support the efficient delivery of legal services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.

Skills

* Required skills