Paralegal – Litigation Support

Job Description

Paralegal | Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, which is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. The firm comprises a 250-person team of lawyers and professional staff dedicated to defending prominent individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. This Paralegal role is integral to supporting this national team and contributing to a culture that relies on the uniqueness of each team member to drive innovation and exceptional results for a diverse client roster. The firm fosters an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives.

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

• Team: Part of a national team of 250 lawyers and professional staff.
• Mission: To support complex litigation and business disputes across multiple practice areas, ensuring efficient case management and preparation for high-stakes cases.
• Tech Stack: MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Manage cases, which includes maintaining document control, calendaring docket deadlines, and coordinating and monitoring local counsel.
• Document Preparation & Review: Prepare and organize a variety of documents such as forms, charts, and letters, and review and produce documents as required.
• Litigation Support: Conduct thorough reviews and summaries of depositions and records, while also preparing for depositions and hearings.
• Expert & Discovery Coordination: Facilitate the retention of experts, provide them with necessary materials, coordinate deadlines for expert reports and depositions, and draft discovery documents and form pleadings/motions.
• Record Keeping & Trial Assistance: Request and organize records, maintain client records, assist with e-filing, and support trials by organizing trial documents and exhibits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Demonstrated paralegal experience in practice areas such as insurance defense, toxic tort, premise liability, product liability, and transportation.
• Experience: 3-5 years of paralegal experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, demonstrated initiative and self-direction, and proficiency in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.