Litigation Paralegal

DBL Law; Covington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DBL Law in Covington, Kentucky seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a supervising attorney, enhance efficiency, and improve productivity. The role focuses on trial preparation, discovery, and effective file management across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, with a client‑first approach.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal studies background (Bachelor’s preferred), strong research skills, and proficiency in MS Office, Nuance PDF Converter, iManage/WorkSite, and secure e‑mail.

Qualifications

• Certification or degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office, Nuance PDF Converter, iManage/WorkSite, and secure e-mail.
• Investigative mindset for strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while handling multiple matters.
• Collaboration and teamwork; maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparation of client work including closings, hearings and trials.
• Assist with discovery, researching, and other duties; monitor deadlines.
• File and retrieve court documents electronically for State and Federal Court in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
• Track and bill time; manage information and client files.
• Assist with Trial Presentations as needed.
• Seek out additional work once assigned duties are completed.

Skills

Investigative mindset

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Prioritize deadlines

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal studies degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Nuance PDF Converter

iManage/WorkSite

Secure e-mail

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DBL Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Covington, Kentucky. The paralegal should be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. They are essential to the success of our team and our firm. All DBL employees operate under a ‘client first’ philosophy, in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our client.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist attorneys in preparation of client work including closings, hearings and trials; assist with discovery/investigating facts, researching and other miscellaneous duties.
• Effectively prioritize work; monitor deadlines.
• File and retrieve court documents electronically for State and Federal Court in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
• File and retrieve court documents for Bankruptcy courts.
• Track and bill your time.
• Information Management.
• Organize, index and track files; maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter.
• Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preference.
• Assist attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents.
• Assist with Trial Presentations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, when assigned duties are completed, you are expected to seek out additional work and ask how you can provide assistance to others.

COMPETENCY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certification or degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent legal support experience.
• Proficiency with the following software products:
  • MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Nuance PDF Converter (bates stamping, redaction, editing, combing PDFs)
  • iManage/WorkSite (Maintain client matter files in paper or electronically as directed by attorney, scanning and adding hyperlink documents to indexes)
  • Secure e-mail
• Investigative mindset for strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content.
• Ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while working on multiple matters, with a sense of ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high‑profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full‑time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.