Litigation Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Act in a confidential capacity to all Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local rules and ensure they are followed for each case.
• Utilize CM/ECF to electronically file documents in federal and state courts.
• Create templates for complaints, motions, briefs, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other legal documents.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Prepare deposition notices and exhibits.
• Compile and organize documents for discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Utilize eDiscovery platform to manage, review, and assist with production.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other online databases.
• Check citations in briefs and other legal documents to determine the accuracy of quoted material.
• Check citations to determine the accuracy of citation format according to the Bluebook, local court rules, or other citation guidelines.
• Maintain and manage case files and calendaring deadlines in the case management database.
• Maintain and manage documents in iManage.
• Absorb and perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.
• Requires 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties.
• Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• Make sound decisions under demanding conditions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Includes 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.