Lead Litigation Paralegal

Goldblatt Singer is a culture-driven, client-committed personal injury law firm that has proudly served St. Louis for more than 75 years. With over 30,000 cases handled and more than $1 billion recovered for our clients, we’re continuing to grow and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

If you’re ready for a meaningful change, we’d love to talk about your future here. We set a high bar for excellence and take pride in being one of the most respected firms in the country. Joining our team means embracing a clear mission: advocating fiercely, communicate clearly, and collaborate selflessly in pursuit of justice for those we serve.

The Litigation Paralegal Lead plays a key role in strengthening the consistency, quality, and effectiveness of the Litigation Paralegal team. This position focuses on training, coaching, auditing, and reinforcing best practices while partnering closely with the Director of Operations and supervising attorneys. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, process-driven, confident in coaching peers, and deeply knowledgeable about plaintiff litigation workflows.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training period at our Clayton, MO office.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and a drama-free, team-oriented culture where your development is prioritized. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, firm-provided life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parking.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and onboard new Litigation Paralegals using structured 30/60/90-day plans, SOPs, and firm workflows.

• Conduct weekly spot-check audits and monthly structured audits to ensure file quality, client communication standards, deadline tracking, and Litify documentation accuracy.

• Identify risks early and provide clear, actionable feedback to paralegals.

• Support workflow consistency, process adherence, and Litify best practices across the department.

• Assist with workload balancing, coverage planning, and team support during high-volume periods.

• Serve as a resource for Litify troubleshooting, workflow improvements, and process updates.

• Step in to manage caseloads when a paralegal departs to ensure continuity and file progression.

• Provide insights and trends to leadership regarding file health, training progress, and system adoption.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.

• Strong understanding of litigation case progression and paralegal responsibilities.

• Experience training, coaching, or supporting legal staff.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to identify problems independently, communicate them appropriately, and drive resolution.

• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals while maintaining a positive, professional approach.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain clean, consistent electronic files.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel required.

• Experience with Litify preferred.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Referral program

• Vision insurance