Litigation Paralegal

• Draft and revise legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, briefs, and various motions.
• Maintain open lines of communication with attorneys; independently manage follow-ups and identify when to elevate matters.
• Manage large volumes of documents—organizing, labeling, scanning, producing, and Bates‑stamping—using eDiscovery and indexing tools.
• Support deposition and trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, compiling witness and expert lists, and assembling binders and related materials.
• Manage court‑related deadlines and scheduling using rules‑based calendaring software.
• Provide litigation support across various jurisdictions, including state, federal, appellate courts, and arbitration settings.
• Communicate daily with attorneys regarding task status and deadlines.

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Skilled with Adobe Acrobat (Bates numbering, redaction, PDF organization).
• Familiarity with document sharing platforms (e.g., Dropbox, ShareFile).
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms like Logikcull or Relativity.
• Solid calendaring knowledge, including rule‑based deadlines for state and federal matters.
• Research skills using Westlaw or equivalent platforms.
• Comfortable using Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Previous experience with electronic filing in both state and federal courts.
• Cite checking and Bluebook proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on litigation support experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to accurately track billable hours on a task‑by‑task basis.
• Tech‑savvy and eager to learn new software platforms.
• Familiarity with legal tools such as iManage (DMS), PACER, Westlaw, and e‑filing platforms is highly preferred.