Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary
The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys and paralegal teams, primarily in the areas of discovery and trial preparation. This role also provides administrative support as needed and requires flexibility to work overtime when necessary. The position is hybrid, with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with legal filings, briefing, and cite-checking/Bluebooking processes.

• Handle Federal e-filing and ensure compliance with court requirements.

• Conduct factual research and development using electronic tools and external vendors.

• Support trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, and maintaining trial calendars.

• Manage electronic files and data storage using established conventions.

• Proofread briefs and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.

• Draft routine correspondence and memoranda.

• Maintain document databases and update case files.

• Provide support on assigned projects and additional duties as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Professional demeanor with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

• Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.

• 8–10 years of complex litigation experience; law firm background strongly preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based software.

• Experience with e-filing and litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, Lexis, Westlaw).

• Strong computer and internet research skills with the ability to quickly learn new software.