Paralegal – Product Liability

Job Details

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its defense litigation practice. This opportunity supports attorneys handling a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, product liability, and other high-exposure defense cases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable managing multiple active matters through all stages of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records, billing documentation, insurance information, and related case materials.
• Create medical treatment summaries, chronologies, damages analyses, and other litigation support documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including drafting responses, preparing subpoenas, and managing document productions.
• Support deposition and trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness files, trial binders, and evidentiary materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research and assist with the preparation of motions, pleadings, and other court filings.
• File pleadings and litigation documents in both state and federal courts using electronic filing systems.
• Maintain case deadlines, litigation calendars, and track the progress of active matters.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, experts, and outside vendors to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation, preferably within a defense-oriented practice.
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures, including electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Experience utilizing litigation support and document management platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Paralegal certificate or comparable litigation support experience preferred.
• Experience with legal billing and document management software is considered a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a collegial work environment with competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid work schedule, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) program.