Litigation Paralegal (Defense-Side)
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation experience to support a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized proactive and capable of independently managing cases from inception through resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings including complaints motions and discovery requests/responses
- Manage and organize high volumes of legal documentation
- Prepare and respond to discovery requests
- Conduct background reviews and case file analysis
- Maintain and manage attorney calendars deadlines and court filings
- Assist with case strategy by anticipating next steps in the litigation process
- Accurately track and bill time crafting clear and defensible narratives to support billable work
Qualifications:
- 5 years of litigation experience (defense-side strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of billing practices and the ability to draft detailed time-entry narratives
- Experience in personal injury litigation (defense-oriented experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
Not a Fit If:
Candidates with primary experience in plaintiff-side work family law real estate law or employment law will not be considered for this role.
Litigation Paralegal (Defense-Side) We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation experience to support a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized proactive and capable of independently managing cases from inception throu...
Litigation Paralegal (Defense-Side)
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation experience to support a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized proactive and capable of independently managing cases from inception through resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings including complaints motions and discovery requests/responses
- Manage and organize high volumes of legal documentation
- Prepare and respond to discovery requests
- Conduct background reviews and case file analysis
- Maintain and manage attorney calendars deadlines and court filings
- Assist with case strategy by anticipating next steps in the litigation process
- Accurately track and bill time crafting clear and defensible narratives to support billable work
Qualifications:
- 5 years of litigation experience (defense-side strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of billing practices and the ability to draft detailed time-entry narratives
- Experience in personal injury litigation (defense-oriented experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
Not a Fit If:
Candidates with primary experience in plaintiff-side work family law real estate law or employment law will not be considered for this role.
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