Litigation Paralegal - Condemnation

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of condemnation matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Cook up and manage large volumes of case materials, including property records, appraisals, and title documents.
• Review and summarize deeds, easements, plats, and other real estate documents.
• Track critical deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Communicate with clients, experts (including appraisers and engineers), and government entities.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness coordination.
• Conduct basic legal and property research as needed.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or legal department.
• An Associate’s degree, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Prior experience with condemnation/eminent domain cases, real estate disputes, and title matters preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of real estate documents and related legal terminology.
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation files and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior trial experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.