What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Confidential Jobs?
About Us
We are a nationally recognized civil litigation firm with a growing personal injury practice, now welcoming a new team member into our new office in Providence, Rhode Island. We're known for the caliber of our advocacy and for building a workplace where skilled legal professionals want to stay and grow.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and brings a strong background in personal injury law. This is a fully in-office position. You'll play a central role in moving cases forward, from intake through discovery to trial prep, working directly with attorneys, investigators, clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
What You'll Do
- Draft pleadings and court filings
- Manage extensive, high-touch client communication
- Prepare discovery requests and responses
- Assist with intake calls from potential clients
- Coordinate directly with judges and opposing counsel
- Partner with investigators and attorneys on intake tracking, case evaluation, and sign-up decisions
- Support hearing and trial preparation, e-filing, and calendar management
What You Bring
- 5 years of civil litigation experience, including drafting motions, preparing discovery, reviewing records, scheduling, e-filing, and hearing/trial preparation
- Prior experience in a personal injury law office
- Skilled legal calendaring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong client relations and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, with sharp attention to detail
- Tech-savvy, proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and comfortable in legal case management software
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive Time Off
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process, candidates who need an accommodation are encouraged to let us know.