Paralegal

Commercial Litigation Paralegal A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation matters, from pre-suit through trial and resolution. This role offers hands‑on involvement in high-level case strategy, discovery management, trial preparation, and eDiscovery coordination within a collaborative legal team environment. Key Responsibilities Assist attorneys with case development, investigations, witness interviews, and factual analysis. Conduct background research, public records searches, arbitrator research, and case-related investigative support. Organize, analyze, and summarize large volumes of records and evidence, including timelines, chronologies, and fact summaries. Coordinate with court personnel, court reporters, litigation vendors, and outside service providers. Support legal research efforts including cite‑checking, fact verification, local rule research, and case law retrieval. Manage large‑scale discovery and document review projects using platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, and other litigation support tools. Partner closely with eDiscovery teams to organize and maintain document productions and review workflows. Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents. Prepare deposition summaries, testimony categorizations, and exhibit materials utilizing deposition management software. Coordinate state and federal e‑filings and collaborate with docketing teams on filing deadlines and procedures. Support trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness materials, trial binders, deposition designations, and courtroom technology. Attend hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as needed to provide litigation support. Help oversee workflow and provide guidance to legal support staff assigned to case teams. Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm environment. Strong experience handling complex litigation and document‑intensive matters. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate is a plus. Experience with litigation technology platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2, Adobe, or similar software strongly preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ideal Candidate Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and litigation teams. Flexible to work overtime and travel when case demands require. Hybrid schedule with at least 3 in‑office days per week. 1500 billable hour expectation. Base salary plus discretionary bonus opportunities. 401(k) with firm contributions. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time off and paid holidays. Professional development and training opportunities. Wellness programs and employee assistance resources. Hybrid flexibility and additional employee perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr