Civil Defense Paralegal - On-Site, Impactful Litigation

Orionplacement; 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 to support attorneys through all phases of case preparation. The role is on-site and emphasizes detailed document handling, discovery management, and precise deadline tracking.

You will draft and organize pleadings, coordinate depositions, review medical records when needed, and assist with discovery responses and case file management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery, and case preparation.
• Experience preparing litigation documents and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• 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

Litigation experience

Legal organization

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Confidential Employer in Cleveland, OH is seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of civil defense litigation to support attorneys through all phases of case preparation. The role is on-site and emphasizes detailed document handling, discovery management, and precise deadline tracking.

You will draft and organize pleadings, coordinate depositions, review medical records when needed, and assist with discovery responses and case file management.