Litigation Paralegal

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team in a full-time, in-person role. The ideal candidate will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage case-related documentation, communicate with clients and third parties, and ensure deadlines and filings are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Collect, compile, and organize information and documents for attorney review
• Research case-related factual issues using in-house files and records
• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings and discovery
• Act as a liaison among attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel for scheduling and case updates
• Organize and manage physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents and respond to discovery requests
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings
• Attend trials and assist attorneys as needed
• Summarize depositions accurately and concisely
• Maintain extensive communication with doctors and medical staff regarding records and case-related information
• Use legal software and databases to assist attorneys and clients
• Track billable hours accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor and maintain all case deadlines to ensure compliance with court requirements

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred
• Prior litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with legal software, databases, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with Pro-doc and Efile preferred
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• We are a defense firm. Candidate will need experience billing time to files.