Litigation Paralegal – Utah County
Our client, a respected law firm serving a religious organization, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide essential support across a variety of legal matters. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who demonstrates sound judgment, strong critical-thinking skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a sophisticated legal environment.
The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in litigation, excellent organizational abilities, and the interpersonal skills and emotional maturity necessary to work effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and other stakeholders. A demonstrated record of professional reliability and career stability is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process.
- Manage multiple legal matters simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, court filings, and case milestones are met.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, proofreading, and organizing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate discovery, document production, deposition preparation, and trial preparation as needed.
- Maintain organized case files, litigation calendars, and document management systems.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation as assigned.
- Monitor court deadlines and proactively communicate case developments and outstanding action items.
- Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive legal and organizational matters.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and external parties.
- Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and contribute practical solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.
- Demonstrated experience providing litigation support in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and case management practices.
- Exceptional critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- High emotional intelligence and professional maturity, including the ability to navigate challenging situations with discretion, composure, and sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of personalities and professional stakeholders.
- A consistent record of reliability, accountability, and professional stability.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $80,000–$95,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to contribute to a legal team supporting a religious organization and its broader mission.
If you are a highly organized litigation paralegal who values professionalism, discretion, and meaningful work, we invite you to explore this opportunity by submitting a current resume and optional cover letter.
For questions please contact Kim Kavanaugh at 440-367-6025 or by email kim.kavanaugh@gogpac.com
