Litigation Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation, drafting, and filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Congduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and court rules to support litigation strategies.
• Manage and organize case files, including maintaining electronic and physical documents, pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence.
• Cooorinate the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assist in document review and production, including organizing and indexing exhibits and evidence for trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries and assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and drafting outlines.
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court orders, procedural rules, and filing requirements.
• Cooordinate trial preparation, including organizing trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and demonstrative evidence.
• Assist attorneys during trials, hearings, and mediations, including managing exhibits and preparing courtroom presentations.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court personnel.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling depositions, court dates, and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in litigation support, including trial preparation and case management.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery (eDiscovery) tools and litigation support software.
• Knowledge of court procedures, filing systems, and litigation best practices.