Experienced Paralegal

Law Office of Paul Mankin is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing the day-to-day responsibilities of active litigation matters. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently, manage deadlines, and support attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts
• Coordinate and complete service of process and service of legal documents
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and other important dates
• Assist with written discovery, including preparing, organizing, and tracking discovery requests and responses
• Conduct legal and case-related research
• Draft and prepare routine legal documents, correspondence, notices, and filings
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and supporting documentation
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties as needed
• Assist attorneys with ongoing litigation and case management
• Monitor cases to ensure deadlines and required follow-up are completed timely

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a litigation paralegal
• Hands-on experience with court filing and e-filing
• Experience with service of legal documents
• Strong knowledge of litigation calendaring and deadline management
• Experience assisting with discovery
• Ability to conduct legal and factual research
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with attorneys and other members of the legal team

Preferred Experience

The following are strong pluses, but not required:

• Auto Fraud litigation
• Toxic Mold litigation
• Personal Injury litigation
• Handling Liens
• Spanish-speaking / bilingual
• We are looking for someone with real litigation experience who can step into the role and contribute quickly , while also becoming a long-term member of our team.

1. Standard benefits include:

a. PTO;

b. 401k;

c. Medical insurance stipend (health);