What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Sage Law, LLC?
Position
I am seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join my legal team. The ideal candidate will support complex litigation cases across various practice areas, including estate planning, family law, and criminal defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, providing essential administrative and research support to a single attorney. The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in case management, document review, legal research, and drafting legal documents, time management, and ensuring the smooth operation of the litigation processes.
Duties
- Assist attorney with case preparation, including document review and management using Clio
- Conduct legal research utilizing LexisNexis and other legal research tools to support litigation strategies
- Draft and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, and correspondence
- Manage case files and maintain accurate records of case activities and deadlines
- Support project management efforts related to ongoing litigation cases
- Interview clients, witnesses, and experts as needed for case development
- Organize and coordinate depositions, court filings, and hearings in compliance with procedural rules
- Provide executive administrative support including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and handling correspondence with clients and courts
- Perform data entry and clerical tasks such as filing, document management, and transcription to ensure efficient workflow
- Maintain professional phone etiquette while communicating with clients, courts, and other stakeholders
Qualifications
- Proven paralegal experience with a strong background in litigation across multiple practice areas such as estate planning, family law, and criminal defense law
- Proficiency in legal case management software
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as LexisNexis is essential
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear legal documents and perform proofreading accurately
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Experience with legal administrative tasks including filing and document review
- Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette
- Knowledge of legal procedures related to litigation processes across various jurisdictions is preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated emotional intelligence
This position provides an engaging opportunity for a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to contribute significantly to our firm’s success while developing their expertise across diverse areas of law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $64,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Helena, MT 59601
Salary : $52,000 - $64,500