Civil Defense Paralegal — Impactful Case Prep

Orion Placement; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience to support attorneys from case prep through resolution. This on-site role focuses on discovery, pleadings, and managing case materials.

You will review medical records when needed, coordinate depositions, track deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients and litigants. The position offers a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery, and case preparation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines accurately.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
• Medical record review experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil defense litigation, from initial case preparation through resolution.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, discovery documents, correspondence, and litigation materials.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related activities.
• Assist with discovery responses, document production, and case file management.
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records and other case-related documentation as needed.
• Prepare trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and supporting documentation.
• Track case deadlines, maintain accurate records, and help ensure litigation matters move forward efficiently.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other parties involved in litigation.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Litigation procedures

Organization

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Medical records review

Job description

Confidential Employer in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience to support attorneys from case prep through resolution. This on-site role focuses on discovery, pleadings, and managing case materials.

You will review medical records when needed, coordinate depositions, track deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients and litigants. The position offers a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus benefits.