Litigation Paralegal

Position: Litigation Paralegal

Job Description: We are accepting applications for a Litigation Paralegal to assist lawyers in a plaintiff litigation practice. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, assisting with discovery, document review and organization, and supporting hearings and trials.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all stages of complex litigation.

• Support all phases of discovery (drafting, fact gathering, document analysis, document productions, deposition and witness interview preparation).

• Maintain and organize electronic case files for efficient team access.

• Manage all aspects of electronic discovery: document review and productions, loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching eDiscovery databases.

• Support trial preparation: create trial notebooks, organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, and communicate with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.

• Coordinate, review, and maintain project status tracking charts, including tasks and deliverables.

• Conduct factual research for attorney projects.

• Assist with document searches, review, and analysis across various platforms.

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and outside parties as approved by attorneys.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a plaintiff litigation paralegal, preferably in US companies.

• Proficient in legal research and document retention databases for fact and legal research and managing complex evidence and case files.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF manipulation.

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.

• Positive, can-do attitude and flexible approach.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

• Handle complex, confidential, or sensitive tasks with discretion and diplomacy.

• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required.