Job Title: Paralegal - Civil Litigation
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit, and proofread various legal documents including correspondence, agreements, and pleadings.
- Collaborate with attorneys to maintain progress in litigation cases, regularly updating team members on case statuses, and alerting attorneys to significant client and case needs.
- Assist attorneys with discovery processes, including handling discovery requests, depositions, and issuing subpoenas.
- Conduct document review and analysis using various platforms.
- Manage electronic case files using a document management system to ensure organized and easily accessible information.
- Prepare for trial by compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, managing exhibits, and attending trial sessions.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a litigation law firm, with a preference for defense experience.
Salary Information:
- The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 annually.
Additional Information:
- The position is hybrid, offering a mix of work-from-home and in-office workdays.
- Candidates must be comfortable with learning new technology and processes and be familiar with client billing guidelines, including entering and recording accurate billing entries.
- The role requires the ability to travel nationwide to attend trials.
- The candidate should be meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated, capable of responding positively to changing demands and opportunities, and able to exercise independent judgment.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, firm-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, a retirement savings plan with employer profit-sharing contributions, and bonus programs.
- The office environment is casual, fun, and collaborative, with excellent opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Note: The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests no agency or telephone calls for this position.
