Paralegal – Litigation Support

Job Description

Paralegal | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Robert Half, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies across various sectors including legal. This specific Paralegal role is critical for supporting litigation matters, focusing on comprehensive case material management, discovery coordination, and assisting attorneys in thorough preparation for hearings, depositions, and trial. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and adept at working with case management software within a demanding legal environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Nashville, TN
• Mission: Solve the problem of efficiently managing and progressing litigation matters by providing critical support for case organization, discovery, and attorney preparation for court proceedings.
• Tech Stack: Case management software, eDiscovery

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case File and Document Management: Systematically organize and maintain litigation files, pleadings, correspondence, and evidence, ensuring accuracy and currency throughout the case lifecycle, while also utilizing case management software to update records and manage legal documents.
• Discovery and Research Support: Provide comprehensive assistance with written discovery, which includes preparing document collections, tracking deadlines, coordinating responses with various parties, and conducting factual and document-based research to aid in evaluating claims, defenses, and case strategy.
• Litigation Preparation and Drafting: Support trial and hearing preparation by assembling exhibits, witness materials, and chronologies, and prepare draft legal documents, summaries, and reports for attorney review in connection with civil litigation matters.
• Calendar Monitoring and Stakeholder Communication: Monitor case calendars and litigation milestones to help ensure timely filings, court compliance, and effective matter progression, and communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling, records, and procedural follow-up as directed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Prior experience supporting litigation matters in a paralegal capacity.
• Experience: Working knowledge of discovery processes, including document review, collection, and production coordination; experience assisting with trial preparation, including exhibits, case files, and witness-related materials; proficiency with case management software (eDiscovery) and legal document organization tools.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively; excellent written and verbal communication skills in a legal setting; ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.