Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Discovery & Trial Support

Blank Rome LLP; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Rome LLP seeks an independent, personable and detailed Paralegal to support attorneys on various general litigation matters. Hybrid work; onsite 3 days/wk within commuting distance of a Blank Rome office. Reports to the Director of Paralegal Services.

The role involves discovery, document review/production, e‑discovery, trial support, and coordinating depositions, with emphasis on attention to detail and professional communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience in a legal environment or professional services required.
• Experience with Commercial Litigation or Labor & Employment law preferred.
• Experience with electronic discovery in particular, Relativity.
• Experience with document review and document production experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually).
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, indexing, and production in connection with discovery requests, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage and maintain case files, including electronic and physical documents relevant to legal proceedings, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Cite check, proofread, and edit legal documents, including briefs, motions, memoranda, and correspondence for accuracy, proper citation format, and consistency.
• Conduct comprehensive legal and factual research using Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, public records databases, and other electronic research tools.
• Prepare written summaries, memoranda, and reports synthesizing research results for attorney review and case strategy development.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, pleadings, and correspondence for attorney review and approval.
• Prepare, file, and serve court documents in federal and state courts, including e-filings through CM/ECF, state court e-filing systems, and coordinate service of process.
• Assist with preparation of written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, and coordinate responses to same.
• Prepare and maintain chronologies, cast of characters, and key document summaries to support case analysis and strategy.
• Review and code documents for appropriate classification, including attorney-client privilege, work product protection, confidentiality designations, and responsiveness to discovery requests.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related events, including arranging court reporters, videographers, and conference facilities.
• Prepare and organize deposition materials, including exhibit binders, deposition outlines, and witness summaries.
• Assist with e‑discovery processes, including data preservation, collection, processing, and review using Relativity and other e‑discovery platforms.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors regarding case‑related matters under attorney supervision.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including preparation of trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, demonstrative exhibits, and on‑site assistance during trial proceedings.
• Assist in due diligence review, including document collection, analysis, and preparation of summary reports.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and ensure compliance with ethical obligations and firm policies regarding data security.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal environment experience

Relativity / e-discovery

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw / Lexis

Job description

Blank Rome LLP seeks an independent, personable and detailed Paralegal to support attorneys on various general litigation matters. Hybrid work; onsite 3 days/wk within commuting distance of a Blank Rome office. Reports to the Director of Paralegal Services.

The role involves discovery, document review/production, e‑discovery, trial support, and coordinating depositions, with emphasis on attention to detail and professional communication.