Litagation Paralegal- Contracted

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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with three to five years of experience supporting attorneys in complex real estate, commercial, and civil litigation matters.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing all phases of litigation, including document management in iManage, discovery and e-discovery, electronic court filing, trial preparation, and courtroom support. This is a proactive role that calls for a professional who can manage sophisticated matters from inception through trial while maintaining rigorous attention to deadlines, court requirements, and client service standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case inception, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, arbitration, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

· Manage and maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, and litigation documents using iManage document management software.

· Prepare, review, organize, and file legal documents in state and federal courts.

· Handle electronic filing (e-filing) in federal, state, appellate, and county courts in full compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.

· Prepare, format, and finalize attorney-drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other litigation documents for filing and service.

· Coordinate service of process and maintain litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.

· Manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, organization, production, and tracking.

· Support e-discovery processes, including data collection, document review, privilege review, and production management, in coordination with attorneys, clients, and vendors.

· Build and maintain electronic databases for large-scale document productions and complex litigation matters.

· Assist attorneys in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.

· Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit binders, witness binders, demonstrative evidence, and courtroom technology.

· When requested, provide in-court and on-site trial support during bench and jury trials.

· Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.

· Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and internal litigation procedures.

Qualifications

· Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Three to five years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

· Demonstrated experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

· Proficiency with iManage document management software.

· Extensive experience with e-filing in federal, state, appellate, and county courts.

· Experience with e-discovery platforms and document review workflows.

· Experience preparing attorneys for, and supporting, bench and jury trials.

· Thorough knowledge of court procedures, local rules, litigation workflows, and discovery practices.

· Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Exceptional organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience supporting attorneys in complex real estate and commercial litigation, business disputes, contract litigation, shareholder disputes, and construction litigation, as well as other sophisticated civil matters.

· Demonstrated experience managing large-volume document productions, e-discovery projects, complex discovery, and multi-party litigation.

· Strong understanding of state and federal court procedures, the rules of civil procedure, and litigation workflows.

· Familiarity with PACER and litigation support and e-discovery platforms, including document collection, review, privilege review, and production.

· Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

· Complex real estate and commercial litigation support

· Complex case management

· Trial preparation and courtroom support

· Discovery and e-discovery management

· Document management (iManage)

· Federal and state court filing procedures

· Organization and prioritization

· Critical thinking and problem-solving

· Strong written and verbal communication

· Professionalism and client service

· Confidentiality and attention to detail

 

JOB ID: 183052

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Jessica Ray

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