Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Responsibilities Support 2 partners and 3 attorneys with Paralegal needs for commercial litigation docket with matters such as: contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, breach of contract, trade secrets, etc. Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery Prepare materials and documents for hearings Assist with management of a diverse caseload, including large complex matters and smaller day-to-day disputes Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses, including requests for production, interrogatories, subpoenas, and motions to compel Review, organize, summarize, and circulate discovery materials to attorneys and litigation teams Manage document collections and document organization for complex matters involving multiple business entities and high-volume records Track litigation deadlines, disclosure requirements, court filings, and calendaring obligations to ensure matters progress efficiently Coordinate filings in state and federal courts Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, trial binders, and courtroom logistics Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, vendors, and court personnel as needed Proactively identify case needs, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep matters moving forward Experience High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required Experience in both state and federal court litigation Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, and case management Experience supporting trial preparation preferred Familiarity with TROs, injunctions, or expedited proceedings Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution Comfortable billing 140 hours/month Overtime may be required as needed, though not frequently Benefits Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm 10 company holidays + 4 early release days 16 PTO days Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home) #J-18808-Ljbffr