Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Baker Donelson; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for any office location. This role offers flexibility, including remote work, while requiring strong litigation experience and the ability to manage complex documents. The ideal candidate will support trial counsel through all stages of litigation, ensuring effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of litigation experience.
• Strong experience in managing complex litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Support trial counsel through all litigation stages.
• Draft legal documents and prepare for depositions and trials.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Legal Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

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Position Overview: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position can be based at any office within the firm's footprint, offering flexibility including remote work with occasional travel for training, trial preparation, and in-person events.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, with at least five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently and have strong experience in managing and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar platforms. Familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Asana is preferred.

Responsibilities: Support trial counsel through all litigation stages, including drafting legal documents, conducting factual investigations, preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials, and providing support during trial proceedings.

Skills and Experience: Proficiency in electronic and paper filing procedures in state and federal courts, thorough knowledge of court rules, effective legal research skills, organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed, with experience in recording billable hours.

Additional Requirements: Must have authorization to work in the U.S. and submit resumes only for this posted position.

We appreciate your interest. After review by our hiring committee, only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Baker Donelson provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status.