Position Overview:
The Litigation Paralegal will provide essential support to attorneys through all phases of the litigation process. This role involves case management, document preparation, discovery coordination, trial preparation, and client communication. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has strong knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with case management from inception through resolution and/or trial.
- Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
- Maintain and organize case files, including electronic document management systems.
- Conduct factual and legal research using databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Prepare and file legal documents with state and federal courts (both electronic and paper filings).
- Coordinate depositions, witness interviews, and trial preparation, including creating exhibit binders and trial notebooks.
- Track case deadlines and court dates to ensure compliance with procedural requirements.
- Communicate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses in a professional manner.
- Assist attorneys during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
$60,000 - $80,000 a year