Paralegal – Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Jobot

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 100% remote role supporting a legal team. This organization seeks a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to contribute to its success. The role is vital for handling complex litigation cases, ensuring efficient legal discovery, document management, and case preparation, which allows the legal team to focus on strategic initiatives and client representation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $80,000–$100,000 per year
• Mission: This individual will support attorneys in complex litigation by managing legal discovery, document review, electronic filing, and case preparation.
• Tech Stack: Legal research databases, Legal case management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Review: Conduct comprehensive document review and analysis to prepare attorneys for trials, hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
• Legal Research: Perform thorough legal research to support case development and legal strategies.
• Discovery Management: Manage all aspects of the legal discovery process, including preparing and responding to discovery requests, organizing materials, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.
• Electronic Filing: Handle electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and other court documents in federal and state courts.
• Case Management: Oversee case management tasks such as tracking deadlines, maintaining case files, and coordinating with internal and external parties.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience: Five years of experience demonstrating proficiency in document review, legal research, legal discovery, electronic filing, and case management, alongside strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, proficiency in legal research databases and legal case management software, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.