Paralegal

• Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of complex litigation, emphasizing trial preparation and trial support
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and settlement documents, for attorney review and approval
• Manage extensive discovery preparation and coordinate discovery-related activities
• Investigate facts and applicable law to assist with case strategy and litigation preparation
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
• Review discovery and prepare, issue, and track subpoenas for records and depositions
• Prepare case information and materials for expert witnesses
• Abstract depositions and organize key case information
• Prepare indexes and maintain comprehensive document and case files
• Maintain accurate case databases and enter case information into NetDocs
• Manage calendar and tickler systems to ensure timely compliance with court deadlines
• Communicate and coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, vendors, and other litigation professionals
• Work with internal and external vendors throughout the e-discovery process
• Maintain files and information relating to experts used by both parties
• Prepare cases for trial and handle all aspects of trial-related tasks
• Organize and manage trial exhibits, documents, evidence, and case materials
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Coordinate trial materials and information for attorneys and litigation teams
• Support attorneys during preparation leading up to trial and throughout trial proceedings
• Take ownership of time-sensitive assignments and help ensure the trial team is fully prepared
• Work closely with attorneys and litigation team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with e-discovery and ESI databases
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly in preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and ability to learn quickly
• Proficiency in legal research, including LexisNexis
• Experience tracking and entering billable time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Nuance, and e-discovery platforms such as Ipro, Relativity, Concordance, or Summation
• Preferred: Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution
• Preferred: E-discovery project management experience
• Preferred: Experience with commercial, medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and/or intellectual property litigation
• Preferred: Prior experience supporting attorneys through trial
• Resume and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation processes, including trial preparation, legal research, and e-discovery management. Proficient in preparing legal documents and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with court deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Defense Litigation Experience
• E-Discovery Management
• Legal Research Proficiency
• Trial Preparation Support
• Exceptional Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Document Preparation
• Case Management
• Discovery Preparation
• Statutory Analysis
• Billable Time Tracking
• Attention to Detail
• Trial Exhibit Organization
• Subpoena Preparation
• LexisNexis Proficiency
• E-Discovery Project Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Team Collaboration
• Initiative
• Quick Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Litigation
• Trial Support
• E-Discovery
• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Product Liability
• Intellectual Property

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe
• Nuance
• Ipro
• Relativity
• Concordance
• Summation
• NetDocs