Paralegal

Job Description Job Description ** Paralegal, Plaintiff-Side Employment Law ** ** Panitz Law Group ** is a well-established plaintiff-side law firm representing individuals in employment law cases, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and related workplace claims. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Paralegal to support our growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate has strong litigation support experience, excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. This role is well-suited for someone who is proactive, precise, and committed to advocating for employees and individuals whose rights have been violated. ** Key Responsibilities ** Draft legal documents, including discovery requests and responses, interrogatories, subpoenas, motions, witness declarations, deposition outlines, correspondence, and other litigation materials. Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witness schedules, and assisting with pretrial filings and logistics. Conduct case-related legal research, including statutory and case law research, using Westlaw, Lexis, and other legal research databases. Manage deadlines, case calendars, court filings, discovery schedules, and litigation logistics with precision. Assist in case development, including gathering and organizing evidence, reviewing documents, preparing chronologies, summarizing records, and coordinating with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel. Prepare and organize materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial. Maintain case files and ensure all documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials are accurately organized and updated. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed. ** Qualifications ** Prior paralegal or litigation support experience required; employment law experience preferred. Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills. Familiarity with discovery, motion practice, subpoenas, depositions, and trial preparation. Experience using Westlaw, Lexis, or comparable legal research platforms. Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities independently. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and case management or document management systems. Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred. ** What We Offer ** Opportunity to work on meaningful plaintiff-side employment cases. Collaborative and professional work environment. Hands-on litigation experience from case development through trial preparation. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr