Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

CK Trials is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing defense litigation team. We are a fast-paced litigation firm handling complex matters, and we are looking for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. This is a hands-on role with exposure to all phases of litigation and the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation

• Draft, revise, format and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and

other legal documents

• Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical document systems

• Track deadlines, court filings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules

• Assist with discovery, including drafting responses and managing document

production

• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, insurance carriers, courts, and

opposing counsel

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, expert meetings, and court appearances

• Prepare trial materials, including exhibits, binders, witness files, and trial notebooks

• Handle State and Federal e-filing

• Assist with attorney time entry and billing support as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred

• Prior experience in litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance defense,

or trial support strongly preferred

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Experience with document management systems and litigation software is a plus

• Knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation workflows preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Trial preparation experience

• Experience working with medical records, chronologies, or complex case files

• Familiarity with Outlook, Teams, Westlaw, NetDocuments, or similar platforms

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Benefits include life and AD&D insurance, LTD insurance, shared-cost health insurance,

employee-paid dental and vision insurance, 401k, free access to building fitness center,

and discounted parking program

• Professional growth and long-term career opportunities

\nCompany Description

We are a mid-size insurance defense firm with a growing practice in need of eager and aggressive attorneys to help handle a diverse range of matters.

Company Description

We are a mid-size insurance defense firm with a growing practice in need of eager and aggressive attorneys to help handle a diverse range of matters.