Litigation Paralegal

Boardman & Clark LLP; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardman & Clark LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its busy litigation team in Indiana. The role emphasizes drafting, filing, and serving court documents, coordinating discovery, and maintaining case deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of litigation processes, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the litigation and discovery process.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to address multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to producing quality work on deadline.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of, file and serve pleadings and other court documents in litigation.
• Manage pleadings and other documents filed by opposing counsel and other parties in litigation.
• Prepare drafts of and coordinate discovery requests and responses including through use of e‑discovery software.
• Gather and summarize medical, employment, and other records obtained through discovery.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, expert witness testimony, etc.
• Conduct initial client and witness interviews and prepare summaries of pertinent facts obtained.
• Keep managing attorney(s) informed of all developments and actions taken in a case.
• Manage and coordinate schedule and deadlines for all cases assigned to managing attorney.
• Maintain positive relations with clients through regular communication.
• Proofread documents and letters.
• Proofread and cite check briefs for conformance with applicable law and cite form.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Excellent writing skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer experience (Outlook, Word, Ex

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate

3+ years of experience in litigation

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Our law firm is seeking an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented individual to assist its litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the litigation and discovery process, and possess excellent writing skills, the ability to address multiple projects simultaneously, and a dedication to producing quality work product on a deadline.

Title

Litigation Paralegal

Reports To

Legal Support Supervisor

Job Overview

Our law firm is seeking an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented individual to assist its litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the litigation and discovery process, and possess excellent writing skills, the ability to address multiple projects simultaneously, and a dedication to producing quality work product on a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of, file and serve pleadings and other court documents in litigation
• Manage pleadings and other documents filed by opposing counsel and other parties in litigation
• Prepare drafts of and coordinate discovery requests and responses including through use of e‑discovery software
• Gather and summarize medical, employment, and other records obtained through discovery
• Schedule depositions, mediations, expert witness testimony, etc.
• Conduct initial client and witness interviews and prepare summaries of pertinent facts obtained
• Keep managing attorney(s) informed of all developments and actions taken in a case
• Manage and coordinate schedule and deadlines for all cases assigned to managing attorney
• Maintain positive relations with clients through regular communication
• Proofread documents and letters
• Proofread and cite check briefs for conformance with applicable law and cite form

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and create solutions to solve problems using the tools available is critical
• High level of knowledge regarding key legal concepts
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced/ dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skillsComputer experience should include knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Education And Experience

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) or a Paralegal Certificate
• 3 or more years of experience in litigation preferred