What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal (Entry-Level to Experienced) position at Reaves Law Firm?
Litigation Paralegal (Entry-Level to Experienced)
Role Summary
Supports attorneys in managing all aspects of litigation cases, particularly in personal injury and tort law. Ensures seamless case progression by handling discovery, legal research, court filings, and calendar management. Acts as a key liaison between clients, courts, and attorneys to move cases forward effectively.
Core Responsibilities (Rocks & Accountabilities)
- Case Discovery Management
- Coordinate and draft responses to discovery requests, interrogatories, and production/admission requests.
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary discovery information
- Legal Document Preparation
- Draft legal correspondence and case-related documents.
- Summarize medical records for use in litigation.
- Research & Investigation
- Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation strategy.
- Assist attorneys with administrative and investigative case support.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Understands legal workflows, litigation process, and personal injury cases.
- Self-driven with a desire to contribute to case success and client satisfaction.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, effective communicator, organized, and adaptable.
Core Values
- Delivers high-quality work, meets deadlines, and ensures accuracy.
- Maintains professionalism and empathy in client interactions.
- Maintains strict privacy and discretion.
- Responds flexibly to changing priorities or urgent legal matters.
- Collaborates effectively with attorneys and team members.
Qualifications
Experienced Candidates:
- College degree preferred
- A paralegal certificate is a big plus but not mandatory
- Specific experience in litigation and even more specifically in personal injury or tort law is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills are essential
- Strong legal research skills.
- Meticulous organization and attention to detail are essential
Entry Level Candidate:
- College graduates who specifically studied paralegal courses and possess a paralegal degree, certificate, or formal training in paralegal studies and are looking to work in a litigation-focused role.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills are essential.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Information Management skills.
- Meticulous organization and attention to detail are essential.
Reaves Law Firm Minimum Qualifications for all Team Members
- Ethical Practice—Trustworthy; maintains the confidentiality of information and demonstrates personal credibility by keeping private conversations confidential.
- Results-Oriented—Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work; effectively works through issues and develops clear, challenging, yet achievable goals for all initiatives, projects, and meetings.
- Ability to work and maintain patience with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and varying levels of professional competency.
- Ability to represent the company in various forums to support and promote the company’s values and image within the community.
Why join the Reaves Law Firm? It is the Largest 100% Black-Owned Personal Injury Law Firm in America. For 14 years, Reaves Law Firm, PLLC has been a proud 100% Black-owned trial firm, serving thousands of clients and standing as the largest 100% Black-owned personal injury law firm in America. We are in expansion mode due to unprecedented demand for our services, and we’re building one of the most competitive litigation teams in the nation.
This is not a 'coffee and copies' role. This is real litigation support at a firm that is respected by peers, loved by the community, and feared by the opposition. Apply now!