Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation
• Aid in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court
• Manage case files (create, organize, track, and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
• Handle document management including review, proofreading, bate labeling, organizing documents, and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions
• Conduct factual research and investigations
• Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts
• Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested
• Familiarize with e-discovery, including technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court)
• Utilize software such as Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director
• Prepare for and attend trials (organize evidence, prepare exhibits, schedule witnesses, ensure witnesses are ready)
• Create basic answers and objections to discovery, deposition abstracts, and other similar litigation tasks
• Enter time in billing systems such as Laurel AI for accurate and detailed time entries

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
• An associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Experience handling commercial litigation and trial experience preferred
• Experience with medical records and ability to prepare chronologies and record and specials summaries
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with team and clients
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the Role

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 and actual compensation will depend on various factors including relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote for all paralegals.