Litigation Secretary/Paralegal (Real Estate, Business Litigation)

We are a boutique firm with a strong reputation for high quality work and long-term client relationships. The attorneys here are hands-on, collaborative, and expect their support staff to be engaged in the litigation process. This is a true hybrid position for someone who understands litigation from start to finish and is comfortable owning both administrative and case support responsibilities.

About the role

This is a hybrid litigation support role combining traditional litigation secretary tasks and paralegal-level work. The role is respected and relied upon—you are not treated as “just support.” The attorneys value efficiency, organization, and competence over ego.

Responsibilities

• State court e-filing and document service
• Litigation calendaring and deadline management using MyCase or similar systems
• Creating, maintaining, and updating pleading and discovery templates
• Formatting, finalizing, and proofreading pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Preparing complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, and replies from templates
• Drafting and managing discovery including form and special interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and site inspections
• Monitoring court dockets and reserving motion hearing dates
• Coordinating filings, hearings, and deadlines across multiple cases
• Supporting three attorneys with active civil litigation caseloads
• Maintaining organized electronic case files
• Acting as a point of consistency and quality control across matters
• Assisting with trial preparation and exhibit organization
• Communicating with courts, vendors, and opposing counsel as needed
• Helping streamline internal litigation processes and templates

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Real estate, real property, or business litigation experience strongly preferred
• ABA-approved Paralegal certificate or litigation secretary certificate preferred but not required

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid flexibility after 90 days
• Provided parking
• Fully paid federal holidays

Pay

$65,000 - $95,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid