Civil Litigation Paralegal

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation cases, ensuring smooth case progression from inception to resolution. Your expertise will help streamline legal processes, manage complex documentation, and facilitate effective communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and legal knowledge will make a tangible impact on case outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation by organizing and maintaining legal documents, pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence using document management systems such as iManage or LexisNexis.
• Conduct thorough legal research across various practice areas including landlord-tenant law, personal injury law, workers' compensation law, family law, and securities law to support case strategies.
• Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, contracts, and discovery requests with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files meticulously, ensuring all documents are properly filed electronically and physically in accordance with court rules and firm policies.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and other key events while maintaining effective communication with clients and external parties.
• Perform detailed document review for relevance and privilege; assist in preparing exhibits and summaries for trial or settlement negotiations.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings or trials by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and other trial materials.
• Utilize legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis to gather pertinent case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Maintain accurate data entry of case information into case management software such as PCLaw or other systems.
• Provide executive administrative support including managing calendars, drafting correspondence, handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
• Assist in project management tasks related to ongoing litigation projects to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

Skills

• Proven paralegal experience with a strong understanding of civil litigation processes from filing to trial preparation.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; familiarity with legal databases like iManage is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong writing skills for drafting pleadings, motions, reports, and correspondence that are clear and persuasive.
• Detail-oriented approach to document review, proofreading, transcription, and data entry tasks.
• Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning (nice-to-have), environmental law (nice-to-have), UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal law & regulations (nice-to-have), patent law (nice-to-have), immigration law (nice-to-have), landlord-tenant law (nice-to-have), family law (nice-to-have), securities law (nice-to-have), workers' compensation law (nice-to-have), personal injury law (nice-to-have).
• Experience with legal case management software such as PCLaw or similar systems; familiarity with document management systems like iManage is advantageous.
• Strong research skills combined with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly for attorneys’ use.
• Effective communication skills including phone etiquette and professional interaction with clients and colleagues alike.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Join us if you’re eager to contribute your paralegal expertise within a collaborative environment that values precision, initiative, and continuous learning!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35