Civil Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready & Discovery Expert

Law Firm; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 4–10 years Civil Litigation experience, primarily in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury. The role focuses on case management, discovery, and preparing pleadings and disclosures; no heavy brief writing.

The candidate will manage 50+ active files, coordinate scheduling, review medical records, and produce deposition summaries. Trial experience is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits; 37.5 hour work week.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of Civil Litigation experience required.
• Experience in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury.
• Strong case management and discovery skills; no routine brief writing.
• Know Local Rules of Civil Procedure and FRCP; e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent calendaring, time management, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 50+ active matters with strong calendaring.
• Prepare complaints, 16.1 disclosures, respond and propound discovery.
• Prepare exhibit binders and trial preparation materials.
• Order, review, and summarize medical records; prepare deposition summaries.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Discovery management

Calendaring

FRCP knowledge

E-filing (State & Federal)

Case management

MS Word proficiency

Time management

Teamwork / independent work

Medical records review

Job description

Law Firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 4–10 years Civil Litigation experience, primarily in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury. The role focuses on case management, discovery, and preparing pleadings and disclosures; no heavy brief writing.

The candidate will manage 50+ active files, coordinate scheduling, review medical records, and produce deposition summaries. Trial experience is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits; 37.5 hour work week.