Paralegal (with litigation experience)

Job Description

Paralegal | Jobot

The Tone:
This is a full-time Paralegal role supporting a large, well-established law firm, facilitated by Jobot. Founded in 1974, this prominent American law firm was the first in U.S. history to establish offices in all 50 states, employing over 1,800 attorneys across 85+ offices. This role is essential for supporting attorneys in complex litigation, ensuring meticulous case preparation, efficient document management, and seamless trial assistance across various legal matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level to Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $75000–$110000 yearly
• Mission: This individual will be responsible for providing comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, ensuring efficient case progression from discovery through trial.
• Tech Stack: Summation Pro, Relativity

What You’ll Actually Do
• Communication: Professionally communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Document Preparation: Assist attorneys by drafting pleadings, performing legal research, and reviewing documents for hearings and depositions.
• Case Organization: Review, gather, and meticulously organize client documents for production and discovery.
• Information Management: Research, organize, and summarize records, utilizing databases for effective data and document management.
• Trial Support: Prepare discovery requests and responses, and provide comprehensive support for trial preparations, including exhibit coordination and live assistance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or an undergraduate degree is required for this litigation support role.
• Experience: Proven experience in litigation support and case management is essential, specifically including drafting discovery, document production, and preparing for and assisting at trial.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent analytical abilities, strong written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and robust organizational and technical skills are required.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is a plus, along with experience using litigation support software such as Summation Pro or Relativity.