What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing?
A top, full service, boutique law firm currently looking for a Litigation Paralegal for their Practice Support & eDiscovery Services department.
The primary responsibility of a Litigation Paralegal is to provide essential support to attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Litigation Paralegal works under the supervision of the Litigation Paralegal Supervisor and attorneys and plays a key role in maintaining case files, and preparing documents.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assist with case management, including organizing case files, and tracking deadlines.
• Draft and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and other litigation documents.
• Assist with cite checking, proofreading, and verifying legal authorities in accordance with Bluebook rules.
• Coordinate service of documents, filings, and court submissions in state and federal courts working closely with the firm’s Managing Clerk’s Office.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trial/arbitration preparation—organizing exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Perform factual research, prepare chronologies, and assist in summarizing depositions transcripts and discovery materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm and client data security policies.
• Meets the Firm's billable hours expectations and adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Undergraduate degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.
• Must have 2-5 years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience cite-checking and verifying legal authorities in accordance with Bluebook rules, ensuring accuracy and consistency in briefs and filings.
• Proficient with working knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and other Internet databases.
• Proficient with working knowledge of CaseMap and TextMap.
• Proficient in the use of Relativity databases is A PLUS, including but not limited to searching, coding, and exporting documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, senior paralegals and staff.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including effective collaboration with case teams, Litigation Support team, Managing Clerk Office and service providers.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in MS Office products and text editor tools, as well as spreadsheet and data manipulation.
• A proactive approach to dealing with multiple projects to very strict deadlines and prioritize work. Dealing confidently and concisely with internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivation and the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible with the ability to work overtime (evenings and weekends).