Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal (Remote) | Kaufman Dolowich LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kaufman Dolowich LLP, located remotely. Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas. The Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled, collaborative professionals. This role supports attorneys across all phases of litigation, with a focus on matters in multi-state and federal courts, ensuring legal support operations run smoothly for the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote

• Team: Legal Support Department, supporting attorneys across all phases of litigation
• Mission: Support attorneys in developing legal arguments, managing case filings, and ensuring compliance in multi-state and federal court litigation.
• Tech Stack: NetDocuments (NetDocs), Westlaw, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, PACER/ECF

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Legal Arguments: Work closely with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings, utilizing existing files and research tools to support case development.
• Manage Discovery: Draft and respond to discovery, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and Requests for Admissions, while also processing deposition transcripts and coordinating discovery materials.
• Handle E-Filing: Manage e-filing in state, federal, and appellate courts, ensuring full compliance with local rules and firm protocols.
• Prepare for Trial: Prepare comprehensive trial and arbitration binders, exhibits, timelines, and demonstratives to support legal proceedings.
• Process Medical Records: Process HIPAA authorizations, obtain medical records, and review and summarize records to support case strategy, alongside performing social media and background searches relevant to litigation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a paralegal certificate.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3+ years of litigation experience, with specific experience in e-filing systems and federal filing (PACER/ECF).
• Skills: Demonstrated strong legal research and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and manage multiple priorities independently in a remote environment while maintaining a collaborative mindset.
• Bonus: Preferred experience includes General Liability, Insurance Defense, or Insurance Coverage, along with proficiency in legal technology, including NetDocuments (NetDocs), Westlaw, and Microsoft Office.