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Defense Litigation Paralegal – Complex Litigation
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation team handling complex, high-stakes matters where experienced paralegals are viewed as an integral part of the litigation strategy and trial process.
About The Role
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and the opportunity to work on substantive matters in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation team handling complex, high-stakes matters where experienced paralegals are viewed as an integral part of the litigation strategy and trial process.
About The Role
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and the opportunity to work on substantive matters in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage large and complex case files from inception through trial
- Draft, revise, and organize pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Coordinate and manage document production, eDiscovery, and case databases
- Assist with deposition preparation, witness files, expert coordination, and trial preparation
- Prepare hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and litigation logistics
- Support attorneys in fast-paced, detail-intensive litigation matters
- Minimum 5 years of defense litigation paralegal experience
- Experience supporting complex civil litigation matters
- Strong understanding of state and federal court procedures
- Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
- Experience with document-intensive litigation and eDiscovery platforms preferred
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, team-focused mindset