Civil Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing legal education and career‑

development opportunities

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Clayton, Missouri seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The ideal candidate will manage complex case files, assist with discovery, prepare court filings, coordinate trial preparation, and communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Missouri state court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and case management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases from inception through trial and resolution.
• Draft, file pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other documents.
• Monitor court deadlines, scheduling orders, and litigation calendars.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Organize and summarize records (medical, employment, business, etc.).
• Handle written discovery and deposition preparation; assist with exhibits and witness files.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and expert engagements.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files and prepare trial notebooks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certification/degree

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established law firm in Clayton, Missouri seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex case files, assisting with discovery, preparing court filings, coordinating trial preparation, and communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Summary

Established law firm in Clayton, Missouri seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex case files, assisting with discovery, preparing court filings, coordinating trial preparation, and communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases from inception through trial and resolution.
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and monitor court deadlines, scheduling orders, and litigation calendars.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Organize, review, and summarize medical, employment, business, and other records.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, exhibits, witness files, and summaries.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, inspections, and expert witness engagements.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit binders, witness lists, and trial materials.
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding case status and scheduling.
• Support attorneys during trial, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.
• Perform other litigation support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Missouri state court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and case management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in personal injury, business litigation, employment law, construction litigation, insurance defense, or other civil litigation practice areas.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Familiarity with document management and e-discovery platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Continuing legal education and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.