Litigation Paralegal Hybrid

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Insurance Litigation Defense Paralegal to join our dynamic litigation team. This individual will play a critical role in the entire litigation process, from pre-trial to post-trial, and will be involved in all aspects of case management. This is a hybrid role that requires both a strong knowledge of the litigation process and a deep understanding of legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, from inception through discovery and trial.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Prepare for depositions, including gathering and organizing documents, coordinating with witnesses, and creating deposition outlines.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Cook up pre-trial and post-trial activities, including preparing trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, and managing document files.
• Provide litigation support to attorneys during trial, including managing exhibits, handling witnesses, and taking notes.
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege.
• Manage electronic filing systems to ensure information is easily accessible.
• Handle routine case management tasks such as scheduling, maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and communication with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Paralegal Certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Proficiency in utilizing legal database software such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Experience with deposition preparation, drafting pleadings, and pre-trial and post-trial briefs.
• Strong knowledge of the pretrial and post-trial litigation process.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and document review.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance