Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Cleveland seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join its busy business litigation practice. This full-time role supports trial preparation, document management, and client service with a focus on complex matters.

The position offers a 37.5-hour week, a hybrid schedule (three days in the office and two remote days, with Wednesdays in-office), and potential overtime during trial periods. 3+ years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Familiar with discovery, motions practice, and court procedures.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and trial software.

Responsibilities

• Lead paralegal on complex litigation matters.
• Assist with fact investigation, evidence development, document collection, review, analysis, and production.
• Prepare case summaries, reports, pleadings, and court or agency filings.
• Organize and manage deposition, hearing, motion, and trial materials, including exhibits and supporting documents.
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, and courts.
• Support attorneys during hearings, trials, and other proceedings, including the use of trial presentation software.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist with client and witness interviews.
• Track deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Communicate with clients and gather case-related information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Create and maintain case databases, chronologies, production logs, and organized matter files.
• Assist with trial preparation, records retention, and file closure activities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Litigation databases

Trial presentation software

Job description

A respected law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its Cleveland office. This is a full-time opportunity supporting a busy business litigation practice, with a strong focus on complex litigation matters, trial preparation, document management, and client service.

The position follows a 37.5-hour work week with a typical schedule of 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. The role offers a hybrid schedule consisting of three days in the office and two remote days per week, with Wednesdays designated as an in-office day. Some overtime is available, particularly during trial preparation periods. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000, depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and be comfortable managing cases from inception through trial. Candidates with strong trial preparation, discovery, and document management experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• Serve as a lead paralegal on complex litigation matters
• Assist with fact investigation, evidence development, document collection, review, analysis, and production
• Prepare case summaries, reports, pleadings, and court or agency filings
• Organize and manage deposition, hearing, motion, and trial materials, including exhibits and supporting documents
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, and courts
• Support attorneys during hearings, trials, and other proceedings, including the use of trial presentation software
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist with client and witness interviews
• Track deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Communicate with clients and gather case-related information while maintaining confidentiality
• Create and maintain case databases, chronologies, production logs, and organized matter files
• Assist with trial preparation, records retention, and file closure activities

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of discovery, motions practice, evidence, court procedures, and litigation workflows
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, litigation databases, and trial presentation software
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.