Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team in all phases of case management from intake through trial and post-judgment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law matters, strong litigation support skills, and proficiency with e-filing systems. This role requires excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files and maintain accurate, organized documentation for matters in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment litigation.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court documents using electronic filing systems (e-filing).
• Coordinate and manage discovery: draft interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas, and responses; review and organize documents; prepare privilege logs.
• Schedule and calendar deadlines, court dates, depositions, mediations, and client meetings; maintain statute of limitations and litigation timelines.
• Draft correspondence, demand letters, settlement agreements, and routine legal documents; proofread and format documents to court standards.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation: organize exhibits, prepare witness packets, compile trial binders, and coordinate with experts and vendors.
• Collect, review, and organize medical records, billing, employment records, and other evidentiary materials; summarize records and prepare chronologies and damages calculations.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, insurers, and court clerks to facilitate case progress and resolution.
• Manage billing entries, timekeeping, and file budgets; track expenses and assist with client invoicing as needed.
• Assist with investigations, statement-taking, and legal research using legal databases; synthesize findings for attorney review.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with direct experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law matters preferred.
• Fluency in both English & Spanish
• Proven experience with e-filing systems and court rules; familiarity with state and federal e-filing portals.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery practice, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase), MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and document management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor, strong client service orientation, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Membership in a paralegal association or certification (e.g., CP, CLA) and prior experience with medical record review and damages calculations preferred.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.