Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $69,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, established legal team and play an integral role in sophisticated litigation matters.
• Work closely with attorneys throughout the entire case lifecycle, from initial case development through discovery, depositions, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Gain meaningful exposure to primarily defense-based litigation and complex case strategy.
• Take ownership of substantive paralegal responsibilities including discovery, legal research, deposition preparation, case management, and trial preparation.
• Support approximately 2 to 3 attorneys in a collaborative environment where experienced paralegals are valued as key members of the litigation team.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, 15 days of front-loaded PTO, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location:  This is a fully on-site opportunity in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, offering close collaboration with attorneys and the broader litigation team.

Note:  Candidates must have 2+ years of banking, business, or corporate legal support experience and 3+ years of litigation experience. Candidates with 5+ years of litigation experience are especially encouraged to apply. Regular in-office attendance in Lexington is required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established full-service law firm handling sophisticated litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters for businesses, institutions, and individuals. Our team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative culture where experienced legal professionals are trusted to make a meaningful contribution to client matters.

Job Description

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage active litigation files and maintain accurate electronic and physical case records.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, retrieval, and production.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries, analyze transcripts, and organize exhibits and supporting materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness files, exhibits, trial binders, and courtroom materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research using legal research platforms and databases.
• Track litigation deadlines, court schedules, discovery obligations, and case milestones.
• Coordinate professionally with clients, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Assist with conflict checks, matter records, billing, expenses, and case administration.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation and trial-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of banking, business, or corporate legal support experience required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, insurance defense, or bad faith litigation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of discovery procedures, court processes, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, organizational, analytical, and case-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Experience with iManage, SharePoint, OneDrive, LexisNexis, Westlaw, docketing systems, or similar platforms preferred.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with professionalism, accuracy, and sound judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• 15 days of front-loaded PTO annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Direct involvement in substantive litigation and trial preparation.
• Collaborative environment with regular attorney interaction.
• Opportunity to deepen your litigation expertise while working on complex defense matters.
• Stable professional environment that values experienced paralegals and long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance