Litigation Paralegal

Salary Range: 80000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct factual and legal research; summarize findings for attorney review.
• Manage and organize case files, including electronic and physical documents.
• Coordinate and assist with the collection, review, and production of discovery materials.
• Perform cite-checking and proofreading of legal documents.
• Assist in preparing exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• File documents with state and federal courts (electronic and in-person as needed).
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Maintain contact with clients, experts, and witnesses to facilitate case development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience (law firm or in-house legal department).
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules (state and federal).
• Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g., eDiscovery platforms, Westlaw/Lexis, Relativity, CaseMap, Microsoft Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong team player.