What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Synectics Inc.?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 6 years of experience to join a growing litigation practice in Augusta, Maine. This full-time, in-office position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation and family law matters, from case inception through trial and appeal. The successful candidate will independently manage complex litigation files, coordinate case activities, and provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys and the senior paralegal/case manager.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex litigation files from intake through trial, final judgment, and appeal, while tracking deadlines, court rules, and case schedules.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, trial briefs, appellate documents, and legal correspondence.
- Coordinate discovery, e-discovery, document review, court filings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials.
- Conduct legal and factual research, obtain and analyze records, prepare case chronologies, and assist attorneys with litigation strategy and case development.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses; maintain organized case files, attorney calendars, and accurate billable time records while ensuring confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
- 6 years of legal experience, with substantial paralegal experience supporting complex litigation.
- Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation and family law matters.
- Extensive knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, discovery, and filing requirements.
- Experience with state electronic filing systems and state and federal court filings.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred; bachelor's degree listed as required in the employment requirements.
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.