Litigation Paralegal – In-house Legal Support

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Turnberry

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at Turnberry. This position offers critical support to an in-house attorney, managing a comprehensive scope of legal matters that include general liability litigation, employment law, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, and overall legal operations. The Litigation Paralegal is directly responsible for essential tasks such as managing case files, drafting crucial legal documents, meticulously tracking deadlines, and providing support for internal investigations. This role is paramount in ensuring the smooth functioning of legal processes, requiring exceptional organization, discretion, and attention to detail, as well as seamless coordination with various internal departments and external legal partners.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To critically support an in-house attorney across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including general liability, employment law, and commercial disputes, by meticulously managing case files, drafting legal documents, tracking deadlines, and facilitating internal investigations to ensure operational compliance and effective legal resolution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, legal document management systems, state and federal e-filing systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Legal Matters: Provide comprehensive day-to-day legal support for a range of litigation and employment matters, from conducting pre-litigation investigations to managing active cases and facilitating dispute resolution.
• Draft Legal Documents: Prepare, review, and meticulously organize various legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery responses, position statements, and essential legal correspondence.
• Manage Legal Timelines: Oversee and maintain precise legal calendars, diligently tracking critical court deadlines, scheduled hearings, depositions, mediations, and other compliance timelines.
• Coordinate Stakeholders: Facilitate crucial communication and documentation gathering with internal departments such as Human Resources, Risk Management, and Operations, while also coordinating effectively with external counsel, insurance carriers, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain Files and Prepare for Hearings: Systematically organize and maintain all legal files, both electronic and hard copy, including discovery records and personnel documentation, and provide comprehensive assistance for trial and hearing preparation, such as compiling exhibits and coordinating witnesses.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree and a mandatory paralegal certification through a recognized credentialing body, such as a Paralegal Certificate or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA).
• Experience: Bring a minimum of four years of dedicated paralegal experience, with at least three years specifically focused on insurance and/or general liability litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, or employment law. Direct experience managing matters related to personal injury, premises liability, vendor disputes, insurance policies, insurance coverage, and employment claims is essential; in-house experience is highly preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and legal document management systems, coupled with familiarity in state and federal court rules and e-filing systems. Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail, along with a proven capacity for sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Possess strong problem-solving skills and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Bonus: A Notary Public designation is considered a plus.