We are looking for an accomplished Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a legal team on a contract-to-hire basis. This opportunity is well suited for a litigation specialist who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and can support complex matters with precision and sound judgment. The role offers broad involvement across case strategy, court filings, discovery management, and trial preparation while partnering closely with attorneys and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through trial proceedings and appeal-related activities.
- Perform legal and factual research and organize case information such as discovery materials, deposition records, and medical documentation for attorney review.
- Prepare, revise, and finalize a range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence, with careful attention to accuracy and formatting.
- Handle filings in state and federal courts while tracking procedural requirements, submission standards, and critical deadlines.
- Oversee high-volume document review and production efforts, using litigation support and e-discovery platforms to manage records efficiently.
- Coordinate logistics with expert witnesses, fact witnesses, court reporters, and third-party vendors, including scheduling depositions, hearings, and trial dates.
- Maintain organized case files and monitor calendars to ensure all milestones, deadlines, and court obligations are met.
- Assist with trial preparation by assembling exhibits, building trial notebooks, and managing materials and logistics needed for hearings and courtroom proceedings.
- Travel as needed to provide on-site litigation support during trial preparation and active trial events.
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with strong exposure to complex litigation matters.
- Demonstrated background in commercial litigation, civil litigation, and trial preparation.
- Bachelor’s degree or completion of a paralegal studies program preferred.
- Hands-on experience with e-discovery systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prior experience supporting attorneys at trial is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with practice areas such as construction law, corporate governance, or entity formation is a plus.