Litigation Paralegal

Talis Group’s company client, a civil defense litigation firm, is looking for an organized and motivated Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to their legal team. The successful candidate will assist with matters spanning civil, commercial, and other specialized areas of litigation. This position involves a combination of substantive legal support, document preparation, case management, research, and administrative coordination.

The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, clients, opposing parties, and court personnel to help keep matters progressing efficiently and in accordance with applicable procedures. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who wants to expand their litigation experience within a demanding, collaborative, and quality-focused environment.

Highlighted Duties:

• Provide paralegal assistance throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through discovery and trial preparation.
• Prepare and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Perform thorough legal and procedural research to assist attorneys in evaluating issues and developing case strategies.
• Maintain and administer electronic and physical case files, ensuring materials are properly organized, labeled, indexed, and readily accessible.
• Review and prepare legal documents with close attention to accuracy, formatting, deadlines, and applicable procedural requirements.
• Handle a variety of administrative and case-support duties, including data entry, filing, document organization, correspondence, and preparation of legal materials.
• Help facilitate communication and coordination among attorneys, clients, courts, and other parties involved in active matters.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Highlighted Requirements:

• Prior experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or comparable legal environment, preferably supporting litigation matters.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and the ability to apply procedural requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Exposure to multiple areas of legal practice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed legal research using appropriate legal research platforms and resources.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, including the capacity to handle several matters concurrently.
• Strong written communication skills and experience preparing pleadings, discovery materials, memoranda, and professional correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, for document preparation and information management.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or comparable legal research software is preferred.
• Completion of a paralegal program, possession of a paralegal certificate, or equivalent hands-on legal experience.
• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and prior experience.