Civil Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join its collaborative legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing cases from inception through resolution while working closely with attorneys in a client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a civil litigation caseload from intake through trial and resolution.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
• File legal documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records, business records, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit management, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Perform legal research and other litigation support duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Thorough knowledge of state court rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems.
• Strong experience with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while working independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

What the Firm Offers:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil litigation matters.
• Long-term career growth with a respected and expanding law firm.