Litigation Paralegal

Ready to take ownership of your caseload and support attorneys through every stage of litigation? We’re looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support U.S. Personal Injury law firms . If you’re confident handling discovery, court filings, depositions, deadlines, and trial preparation—and you thrive in a fast-paced environment—this opportunity could be for you!

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Litigation Paralegal Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week Hours: U.S. Business Hours Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Rate: $10–$20 USD/hour , based on experience and skills Senior candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience may qualify for a higher rate.

LITIGATION SUPPORT

You will provide comprehensive litigation support, including: Draft and prepare complaints, answers, motions, notices, and supporting exhibits for attorney review. Prepare, serve, and respond to written discovery , including Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission. Organize, review, and manage document productions , identify key documents, and assist with preparing privilege logs. Coordinate depositions with attorneys, opposing counsel, court reporters, videographers, and other vendors. Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, exhibits, exhibit binders, and other deposition materials. Prepare deposition summaries and organize transcripts and supporting documents. File pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems . Ensure filings comply with court rules, local rules, filing requirements, and judge-specific standing orders . Maintain and monitor the litigation calendar , including statutes of limitations, discovery deadlines, expert disclosure deadlines, hearings, mediation dates, and trial dates. Assist attorneys with trial preparation , including trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, mediation briefs, and other trial-related materials. Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files and case management systems . Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties professionally and promptly. Proactively monitor case progress and flag upcoming deadlines, missing documents, and potential issues .

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

MUST HAVE:

At least 1 year of recent hands‑on U.S. legal experience Experience working in a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company Direct experience supporting U.S. litigation Proven experience drafting AND responding to written discovery Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and court filings Experience managing an active caseload Excellent legal writing, organization, and attention to detail Fluent English with C1-level or higher proficiency Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Willingness to work U.S. business hours

STRONGLY PREFERRED:

Personal Injury litigation experience Primary experience with auto accident cases Experience with premises liability and/or dog bite cases Experience with both state and federal court filings Hands‑on experience with court e‑filing portals Experience coordinating depositions with multiple parties and vendors Experience with trial and mediation preparation Proficiency with legal case management software

TECHNICAL & REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have: Their own reliable computer/laptop suitable for full-time remote work A backup computer/device available in case of equipment failure Reliable internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps Noise‑canceling headset with a clear microphone A quiet, professional workspace suitable for handling confidential legal matters Willingness to use our Time & Productivity Tracker during working hours to accurately track work time, productivity, and activity Please note: Use of the Time & Productivity Tracker is a mandatory requirement of the role and supports accurate timekeeping, productivity monitoring, and payroll.

WHAT WE OFFER

If you have hands‑on U.S. litigation experience, strong discovery skills, and the ability to stay ahead of deadlines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtual Staffing Careers