Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the litigation process. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including pre-trial preparation, discovery, trial, and post-trial activities.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information from various sources.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses.
• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Maintain and update case management databases and track case deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of witnesses and evidence for trial.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and other court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, medical records, and testimony.
• Attend trials and provide on-site support to attorneys as needed/requested.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal, specifically on the Plaintiff side.
• Ability to work in-office full-time
• Demonstrated ability to handle a file without heavy oversight
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to handle sensitive subject matter with discretion and empathy
• 5 years of work experience with Litigation
• 5 years of work experience with Catastrophic Personal Injury
• 5 years of experience in Legal