Paralegal – Litigation Support

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a permanent placement role with a client of Robert Half, located in Baltimore, MD. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This position is vital for supporting litigation matters, ensuring the smooth progression of cases from early pleadings through trial preparation. The role is crucial for assisting attorneys by preparing accurate court-ready documents and managing essential case materials.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person, Baltimore, MD

• Mission: Support litigation matters by preparing court-ready documents, coordinating filings, and assisting attorneys with case development.
• Tech Stack: MDEC, PACER, Westlaw, Westlaw AI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Drafting: Draft and organize litigation documents such as complaints, affidavits, subpoenas, motions, and related court submissions.
• Filing Management: Manage electronic filing of pleadings and other case materials through court systems like MDEC and PACER, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Deposition Preparation: Prepare deposition packets and supporting materials to fully equip attorneys for witness examinations.
• Trial Support: Assemble trial binders, exhibit files, and courtroom materials to support effective presentation during hearings and trial.
• Legal Research: Conduct targeted legal and case research using Westlaw, including retrieving relevant filings, authorities, and background information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: At least 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably with a focus on litigation.
• Experience: Practical experience preparing pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, and other court-related documents, along with working knowledge of electronic court filing systems including Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) and PACER.
• Skills: Proficiency in legal research using Westlaw, ability to draft clear and accurate legal correspondence and procedural documents, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of court processes, filing requirements, and litigation support procedures.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Westlaw AI is an advantage.