Litigation Paralegal

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a full-time position. This role will assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation practice, including the preparation of pleadings, assistance with discovery, document review and organization, and preparation and attendance at hearings and trials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all stages of complex litigation matters.
• Support all phases of discovery, including drafting, fact gathering, and analysis of documents, managing document productions, and preparing for depositions and witness interviews.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files to ensure case documents are easily and promptly accessible to all team members.
• Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including managing document reviews and productions (e.g., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching in eDiscovery databases).
• Assist with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Coordinate, review, and maintain project status tracking charts for matters, including tasks and deliverable requirements.
• Conduct factual research to support attorney projects.
• Assist with document searches, review, and analysis through various platforms.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other outside parties as requested or approved by attorneys.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a personal injury litigation paralegal.
• Proficient with legal research and document retention databases for performing fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Familiar with manipulating PDF files in Adobe.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize project requirements.
• Can-do attitude and flexible approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.
• Capable of performing complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.