Mid senior level Paralegal

seeking a litigation-focused Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. This role goes beyond administrative support — the successful candidate will perform substantive legal work, assist with case development, conduct legal research, draft litigation documents, manage discovery, coordinate filings, and support attorneys during trial preparation. Key Responsibilities: Litigation & Case Support: Draft pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, and discovery documents Prepare substantive first drafts of litigation filings under attorney supervision Assist with case development, investigation, and fact gathering Organize and maintain case files and litigation records Coordinate witness scheduling and communications Prepare witness declarations and supporting documentation Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials Support trial preparation through exhibit management and trial notebook organization Prepare deposition summaries, transcript summaries, and witness summaries Legal Research & Writing: Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase, and similar platforms Analyze legal authorities and summarize findings Draft legal memoranda and research summaries Assist attorneys with case strategy and legal analysis Review records and identify relevant facts, issues, and legal arguments Discovery & Document Management: Manage discovery workflows from collection through production Organize, review, and maintain litigation documents Coordinate document production and discovery responsesUtilize eDiscovery platforms for document review and organization Maintain chain‑of‑custody and document retention procedures Assist with large‑scale document productions Court Filings & Procedural Compliance: Monitor deadlines and procedural requirements Prepare filings for submission in state and federal courts Utilize PACER and state e‑filing systems Ensure compliance with court rules and filing procedures Track service deadlines and procedural milestones Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience Litigation support experience Experience drafting legal documents under attorney supervision Legal research experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent Experience with state and federal court filings Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, redlining, TOC, TOA) Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously High attention to detail Strong Plus: Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program Trial preparation experience Experience supporting complex litigation matters Experience preparing deposition summaries Experience managing discovery projects Experience with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull) Multi‑office law firm experience Preferred: Experience with Relativity, Everlaw, or Logikcull Experience with PACER and state e‑filing portals Experience supporting constitutional law, commercial litigation, employment litigation, or appellate matters Experience supporting trial attorneys Technical Skills Required: Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase Court Filing: PACER, State Court E‑Filing Portals eDiscovery: Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull Microsoft Office: Advanced Word, Redlining, Track Changes, TOC, TOA, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint #J-18808-Ljbffr Edhike