Paralegal

• Independently manage active litigation files from intake through resolution
• Maintain case calendars, monitor court deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses
• Draft and prepare litigation-related documents, including discovery responses, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, and correspondence
• Coordinate document production and e-discovery with internal departments and outside counsel
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, and hearing materials

• Support management of personal injury, property damage, and liability claims arising from transit operations
• Collect and organize incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and employee statements
• Serve as a liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and risk management partners
• Maintain claims databases, settlement documentation, and status reporting

• Support employment-related litigation, grievances, arbitrations, and administrative agency matters (e.g., EEOC)
• Assist in internal investigations by organizing witness statements, disciplinary records, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate records production related to personnel actions, labor disputes, and compliance reviews

• Assist with subpoenas, public records requests, and regulatory inquiries
• Organize legal documentation related to audits, oversight reviews, and compliance matters impacting MATA
• Support records retention and document control protocols consistent with public-sector requirements

• Manage processing services, legal correspondence, and court communications
• Maintain legal databases, tracking tools, and case status reports
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, courts, and vendors
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce legal risk

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting civil litigation, discovery, and case management
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and deadlines
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Experience in a government agency, public authority, or public transit environment
• Experience supporting employment litigation, personal injury claims, or insurance defense matters
• Familiarity with public records laws and regulatory compliance
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel and insurance carriers
• Independent case ownership and follow-through
• Deadline and risk management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Occasional travel to courts, hearings, or MATA facilities may be required