Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Baker Donelson; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This role offers flexibility with remote work options and involves supporting trial counsel through various stages of litigation. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, along with extensive litigation experience. Key responsibilities include managing documents, conducting legal research, and assisting in trials. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support trial counsel across litigation stages.
• Draft legal documents and conduct factual investigations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. The role offers flexibility, including remote work options, with occasional travel for training, trial preparation, and in-person events.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with at least five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have strong independent work skills and experience managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, with proficiency in Relativity or similar platforms. Familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Asana is preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will support trial counsel across litigation stages, including drafting legal documents, conducting factual investigations, and assisting in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials. Responsibilities also include managing electronic and paper filings in state and federal courts, understanding court rules, and conducting legal research.

Key skills include excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed, along with experience recording billable hours, is required.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are accepted only for active job postings. We appreciate your interest; only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status.