Litigation Paralegal

Complex Litigation Paralegal

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Complex Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice handling sophisticated state and federal court matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing all phases of complex litigation, including e-discovery, legal research, cite checking, trial preparation, and filing in both state and federal courts. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of complex commercial, class action, product liability, antitrust, employment, and other high-stakes litigation matters.
• Draft, review, proofread, and cite-check legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Perform Bluebook citation review and ensure accuracy of legal citations and authorities.
• Conduct comprehensive cite checking and fact checking for court filings and briefs.
• Manage filings in state and federal courts, including familiarity with CM/ECF and applicable court rules.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, production, and privilege logs.
• Assist with e-discovery platforms and large-scale document management.
• Prepare deposition materials, exhibits, witness files, and deposition summaries.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal research tools.
• Organize and maintain case files, databases, and litigation calendars.
• Assist attorneys with motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness binders, demonstratives, and evidence summaries.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including attendance at trial and coordination of courtroom logistics.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, vendors, experts, and clients as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated expertise with Bluebook citation format and cite checking.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, document review databases, and litigation support technology.
• Strong understanding of federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Experience preparing cases for trial and providing onsite trial support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, PACER, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and case management software.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment. xhqgsiq
• Experience supporting trial teams and high-volume document productions

Preferred Experience

• Class action litigation
• Commercial litigation
• Antitrust litigation
• Securities litigation
• Product liability matters
• Multi-district litigation (MDL)

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.