Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support across a broad spectrum of litigation matters, ensuring smooth case progression from inception through resolution. Your expertise in legal research, document management, and procedural law will be instrumental in assisting attorneys with case preparation, discovery, and client communication. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to contribute to complex civil and commercial litigation cases while developing their legal support skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing and maintaining legal files using document management systems such as Clio and Westlaw.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research across various practice areas including general & commercial litigation, estate planning, regulations law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, family law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, and real estate law.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
• Manage the discovery process by reviewing documents for relevance and confidentiality, performing data entry, and coordinating document review sessions.
• Support procedural tasks including filing documents with courts, maintaining case calendars, and tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses as needed to gather pertinent information for cases.
• Prepare summaries of legal research findings and assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and evidence.
• Handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining strict adherence to privacy policies.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients through clear communication via phone or written correspondence to facilitate case progress.

Skills

• Proven experience as a paralegal supporting litigation cases with strong knowledge of procedural law.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw; familiarity with PCLaw is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and reports that are clear, accurate, and professional.
• Familiarity with document management systems like Clio and document review platforms.
• Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, family law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, immigration law, and civil litigation support.
• Experience in legal administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, proofreading, and maintaining case files efficiently.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction and collaboration within the legal team.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette and organizational skills.

Join our team to be part of a forward-thinking firm that values dedication to excellence in legal support! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills can grow while making meaningful contributions to our clients’ success.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person