Litigation Paralegal

Job Duties

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, trial, post-trial matters, and appeals
• Prepare and assist with pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery documents
• Analyze, review, organize, and manage large volumes of documents and data produced during discovery
• Cook up document productions and responses to discovery requests
• Cook up legal research using Westlaw, PACER, and other legal research platforms
• Perform factual investigations, document analysis, and case research
• Perform cite-checking and motion preparation
• Prepare and manage trial and arbitration exhibits and related materials
• Draft routine filings and discovery documents
• Cook up court filings and maintain litigation deadlines
• Maintain case files, file indexes, and document management systems
• Aid with special projects and other litigation support responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters
• Experience with state and federal court filings
• Strong legal research skills
• Experience handling discovery, document review, and document production
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff