Senior Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation, including case initiation, filings, discovery, document collection, production, review, trial preparation, appeals, and post-trial activities.
• Draft, proofread, and cite-check pleadings, motions, and briefs to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Conduct legal research and verify authorities using major research databases; prepare and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Assist with fact development, deposition preparation, and trial exhibit organization.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations, and on-site trial activities as needed.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on scheduling, deadlines, and case logistics.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines using litigation or case management software.
• Mentor junior paralegals and support staff and serve as a resource on litigation and trial processes.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support attorneys and firm operations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of civil litigation paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate with equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience managing cases from inception through trial and appeal.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, Reveal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and case management software (e.g., Clio, Filevine, NetDocuments).
• Corporate litigation experience is a plus.