Full Time Litigation Paralegal

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Hours: 40 hours week

Work Environment: Onsite, 2 days WFH after 6 months of employment

Required Experience: 3+ years Civil Litigation experience in a Law Firm

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500

Job Description Reputable Law Firm is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team! In this role, you’ll work closely with our attorneys on a variety of civil defense matters, including auto negligence, trucking litigation, premises liability, and school board defense litigation. You’ll be involved in all phases of litigation, from case development through trial, and play a key role in keeping cases moving forward.

What you’ll do Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key documents

Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and pleadings (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission), organizing document production, and indexing records

Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare detailed medical chronologies and narrative summaries

Assist with deposition and discovery investigation, including preparing deposition summaries, exhibit indexes, and coordinating with witnesses, experts, and investigators

Coordinate and communicate with attorneys regarding case deadlines, including depositions, mediations, and hearings

Prepare materials for litigation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness and exhibit disclosures, and demonstrative aids (e.g., trial boards, presentations)

Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations and attend mediations and trial alongside attorneys

Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, and visit accident scenes or evidence locations

Utilize and maintain case management and litigation support tools (e.g., Summation databases)

Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedures

Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy and trial preparation

Provide support across the team, including training new hires and assisting with coverage as needed

What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment, preferably in civil defense

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, with paralegal certification or equivalent experience

Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a timely manner.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office technology.

Experience with legal software (e.g., document management and timekeeping systems) preferred.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as required.

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