Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $69000.00 - $78000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected established legal team and play an integral role in sophisticated litigation matters.
• Work closely with attorneys throughout the entire case lifecycle from initial case development through discovery depositions trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Gain meaningful exposure to primarily defense-based litigation and complex case strategy.
• Take ownership of substantive paralegal responsibilities including discovery legal research deposition preparation case management and trial preparation.
• Support approximately 2 to 3 attorneys in a collaborative environment where experienced paralegals are valued as key members of the litigation team.
• Receive comprehensive benefits 15 days of front-loaded PTO and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity in downtown Lexington Kentucky offering close collaboration with attorneys and the broader litigation team.

Note: Candidates must have 2 years of banking business or corporate legal support experience and 3 years of litigation experience. Candidates with 5 years of litigation experience are especially encouraged to apply. Regular in-office attendance in Lexington is required.

About Us

Confidential are an established full-service law firm handling sophisticated litigation transactional and regulatory matters for businesses institutions and individuals. Our team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative culture where experienced legal professionals are trusted to make a meaningful contribution to client matters.

Job Description

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage active litigation files and maintain accurate electronic and physical case records.
• Coordinate discovery including document collection review organization retrieval and production.
• Draft proofread and prepare pleadings motions correspondence discovery responses and other legal documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries analyze transcripts and organize exhibits and supporting materials.
• Assist with trial preparation including witness files exhibits trial binders and courtroom materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research using legal research platforms and databases.
• Track litigation deadlines court schedules discovery obligations and case milestones.
• Coordinate professionally with clients experts courts opposing counsel and outside vendors.
• Assist with conflict checks matter records billing expenses and case administration.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation and trial-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation experience required.
• 2 years of banking business or corporate legal support experience required.
• 5 years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with personal injury medical malpractice product liability professional liability insurance defense or bad faith litigation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of discovery procedures court processes litigation deadlines and trial preparation.
• Strong drafting proofreading organizational analytical and case-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Experience with iManage SharePoint OneDrive LexisNexis Westlaw docketing systems or similar platforms preferred.
• Associates degree Bachelors degree or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with professionalism accuracy and sound judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Full medical dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• 15 days of front-loaded PTO annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Direct involvement in substantive litigation and trial preparation.
• Collaborative environment with regular attorney interaction.
• Opportunity to deepen your litigation expertise while working on complex defense matters.
• Stable professional environment that values experienced paralegals and long-term career growth.

JPC-2400

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs of banking business or corporate legal support. 3 yrs of litigation exp

Submission Email / Name: Tracey -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established full-service law firm seeking an on-site Litigation Paralegal in Lexington supporting approximately 2 to 3 attorneys. Role handles discovery legal drafting depositions case management research and trial preparation primarily for defense matters. Must have 3 yrs litigation and 2 yrs banking business or corporate legal support; 5 yrs litigation preferred.

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