Paralegal

Position Summary

The Trial Paralegal works directly with attorneys on high-value, high-volume litigation matters and serves as a primary trial-preparation partner for the Litigation team. This role is responsible for advanced case management, discovery support, and end-to-end trial readiness—including organizing trial notebooks, managing exhibits and witnesses, and coordinating experts and trial logistics.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and proactively manage trial and hearing schedules.
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, mediations, meetings, hearings, and other case events.
• Manage case documents and litigation records using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and FileVine.
• E-file legal documents through the State E-Portal System (state); assist with federal filing as needed.
• Aid attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences (including coordination of witnesses and exhibits).
• Draft and finalize court filings and litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and discovery demands/responses.
• Prepare Trial Notebooks, Exhibit Lists, and other trial materials; ensure trial materials are complete, accurate, and court-ready.
• Retain and coordinate experts for trial (scheduling, document delivery, and logistics).
• Attend and support 60-day-before-trial meetings and final trial meetings; drive action items to completion.
• Cook up trial logistics (courtroom technology, printing/binding, travel, service vendors, and day-of support).
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and non-parties.
• Send correspondence to parties and non-parties by email, regular mail, and certified mail.
• Set up CourtCall and/or Zoom for hearings and coordinate virtual attendance.
• Support fact-finding projects and maintain well-organized, up-to-date case files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday; additional hours may be required around trials and key deadlines.
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience required; substantial hands-on trial preparation experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury Litigation experience required.
• Strong understanding of the discovery process and litigation workflow from pre-suit through trial.
• Experience e-filing in state court required; e-filing in federal court is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; comfort working in document and case management systems (SmartAdvocate experience preferred).
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to be cross-trained and to support team needs.

Firm Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.