Litigation Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal plays a pivotal role in supporting our civil litigation and mass tort attorneys, ensuring smooth case progression. You will manage high volumes of casework, coordinate legal processes, and handle all case-related documentation accurately and timely. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, and key interpersonal abilities.

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from client intake through trial preparation and settlement.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and summarize case law, statutes, and regulations for attorney review.
• Manage large caseloads, organizing documentation, tracking evidence, and monitoring case statuses.
• Coordinate court filings, deadlines, depositions, and calendaring to ensure procedural compliance.
• Gather and prepare medical records, authorization forms, and other evidentiary documents, especially in mass tort matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court staff to facilitate smooth case progress.
• Maintain and update case management systems and document databases with a high level of accuracy.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client correspondence, legal drafting, and team collaboration.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive client and case information.
• Strong research and analytical abilities, organizing complex information into clear insights.
• Highly organized, managing multiple case files and deadlines in a fast‑paced legal environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of legal document preparation and case management.
• Adaptability to changing legal requirements and procedures, maintaining flexibility and professionalism under pressure.
• Effective collaboration with attorneys, staff, and external parties to support efficient legal service delivery.
• Proactive problem solving, constructive feedback, and commitment to continuous learning in the legal field.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or legal department setting.
• Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis Nexis), and case management systems.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be willing to travel for casework, court proceedings, or training as needed.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Repetitive typing and clicking tasks.
• Ability to lift and move light items up to 20 pounds at times.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, lift, and sit.

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short‑term disability.
• Vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities for this position but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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