What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Herman Law?
About Us
We represent survivors of sexual abuse in civil cases. Our attorneys bring extensive experience advocating for these clients, and we're dedicated to helping them heal from their abuse by empowering them through the legal process. This work requires both skill and sensitivity, and we've built a workplace where our team can do it well, collaborative, supportive, and mission driven.
About the Role
We're opening a new office in Providence, Rhode Island, and we're looking for an experienced Paralegal to join the team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and brings a strong background in personal injury law. 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. This is a fully in-office position.
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.