Litigation Paralegal

About the Employer

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda, and appellate documents.
• E-file documents in state and federal court and draft and serve summonses.
• Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, briefs, appendices, and other case materials.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Assist with witness preparation, settlements, and attorney discovery requests.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience is required.
• An associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.
• Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or another injury-related practice area is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures is required.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines are required.
• Computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute is required.

Workplace

• The role is performed on-site alongside the team.

Compensation

• The posting states a salary range of $70,000 to $100,000 USD.
• The posting mentions competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Benefits

• Full-time employees may receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.