Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation matters, from pre-suit through trial and resolution. This role offers hands-on involvement in high-level case strategy, discovery management, trial preparation, and eDiscovery coordination within a collaborative legal team environment.Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case development, investigations, witness interviews, and factual analysis.
• Conduct background research, public records searches, arbitrator research, and case-related investigative support.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize large volumes of records and evidence, including timelines, chronologies, and fact summaries.
• Coordinate with court personnel, court reporters, litigation vendors, and outside service providers.
• Support legal research efforts including cite-checking, fact verification, local rule research, and case law retrieval.
• Manage large-scale discovery and document review projects using platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, and other litigation support tools.
• Partner closely with eDiscovery teams to organize and maintain document productions and review workflows.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries, testimony categorizations, and exhibit materials utilizing deposition management software.
• Coordinate state and federal e-filings and collaborate with docketing teams on filing deadlines and procedures.
• Support trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness materials, trial binders, deposition designations, and courtroom technology.
• Attend hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as needed to provide litigation support.
• Help oversee workflow and provide guidance to legal support staff assigned to case teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm environment.
• Strong experience handling complex litigation and document-intensive matters.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is a plus.
• Experience with litigation technology platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2, Adobe, or similar software strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and litigation teams.
• Flexible to work overtime and travel when case demands require.

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with at least 3 in-office days per week.
• 1500 billable hour expectation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus discretionary bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Hybrid flexibility and additional employee perks

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