Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Baker Donelson; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This role offers flexibility, including remote work and occasional travel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and at least five years of litigation experience. Responsibilities include supporting trial counsel, drafting legal documents, and managing litigation documents. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years litigation experience.
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Support trial counsel through all litigation stages.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Join Baker Donelson as an Experienced Litigation Paralegal. This role is open to candidates at any of our office locations, offering flexibility including remote work with occasional travel for training, trial preparation, and in-person events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate
• Minimum of five years litigation experience
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation documents, Relativity or similar platforms
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Asana (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support trial counsel through all litigation stages
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research
• Assist in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Manage electronic and paper filings in state and federal courts

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed
• Experience recording billable hours

Additional Information

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Resumes only accepted for this posted job

We appreciate your interest. Our hiring committee will review applications and contact candidates moving forward in the process. Baker Donelson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.