Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Discovery

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC in Morgantown, WV seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role will handle case management, discovery, trial preparation, document organization, and coordination with attorneys, clients, experts, courts, and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience with responsibility for managing complex matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Strong experience with federal and state court filing systems and procedures.
• Experience managing large volumes of documents and electronic discovery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through discovery, trial, and post-trial matters.
• Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and litigation-related documentation.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Coordinate and manage written and electronic discovery, including document collection, review, production, and organization.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including compiling exhibits, preparing witness materials, and coordinating logistics.
• Organize and maintain case chronologies, document databases, exhibits, deposition materials, and other case-related records.
• Conduct factual and legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Review and analyze records, discovery materials, transcripts, and other case documents to identify relevant facts and issues.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors as appropriate.
• Assist attorneys with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation, including preparation of exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, demonstratives, and other materials.
• Monitor court filings, procedural requirements, and case deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming obligations to the legal team.
• Perform electronic filing with federal and state courts and maintain familiarity with applicable filing procedures and local rules.
• Support attorneys during hearings and trials as needed.
• Mentor or provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal support staff when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve case-management processes, organization, and efficiency.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Legal research

Organization

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProLaw

NetDocuments

e-discovery platforms

Job description

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC in Morgantown, WV seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role will handle case management, discovery, trial preparation, document organization, and coordination with attorneys, clients, experts, courts, and