Litigation Paralegal

Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and editing legal documents, spreadsheets, reports, background information from clients and third parties to complete applications or documents to be submitted to court or to an administrative agency. Additionally, this position also entails administrative tasks such as answering telephones, sending faxes or emails, filing documents and conducting interviews for new hire. You will be responsible for assisting in all Litigation Process and must be hardworking and detail‑oriented. Responsibilities Conduct pre‑claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court Ensure that case‑related documents are well organized and available for review Provide administrative duties, including calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics Communicate with clients Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes Maintain and update documentation Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests by obtaining information from clients to respond to interrogatories and requests for discovery or by obtaining information from third parties Gather relevant information from a variety of sources such as banks, insurance companies, medical records, past employers, retirement plan providers, courts, probation officers, government agencies, and other entities Liaise between trial teams and internal and/or external third parties Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witnesses preparation by drafting voir dire questions and developing jury profiles at the attorney's direction Provide assistance with case settlements by compiling and calculating medical bills, court cost fees, and other expenses associated with case settlement in litigation or mediation proceedings Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or similar role is preferred Paralegal or legal certification or BA/BS Degree as a Paralegal is preferred Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system Strong verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Highly organized with document management experience Excellent research skills Comfortable using Microsoft Office and case management software Ability to multitask and work well under pressure Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, CLIO, PC Law, Family Law Software to calculate financial affidavits, child support, and alimony calculation Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Extensive computer and database expertise Litigation documentation #J-18808-Ljbffr THE DORMAN LAW FIRM LLC