Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Lexington, KY, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a respected litigation team. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage active files, and coordinate discovery, with duties spanning case management, research, and trial preparation.

The role emphasizes defense-related matters, strong drafting and organizational skills, and collaboration with multiple attorneys. On-site in downtown Lexington offers steady responsibilities and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of banking, business, or corporate legal support experience required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage active litigation files and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence; prepare deposition summaries.
• Assist with trial prep including exhibits and witness files.
• Conduct factual and legal research using research platforms.
• Track deadlines and court schedules; coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Legal research

Document drafting

Microsoft Office

iManage/SharePoint

Education

Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

docketing systems

Job description

Pay:

$69,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, established legal team and play an integral role in sophisticated litigation matters.
• Work closely with attorneys throughout the entire case lifecycle, from initial case development through discovery, depositions, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Gain meaningful exposure to primarily defense-based litigation and complex case strategy.
• Take ownership of substantive paralegal responsibilities including discovery, legal research, deposition preparation, case management, and trial preparation.
• Support approximately 2 to 3 attorneys in a collaborative environment where experienced paralegals are valued as key members of the litigation team.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, 15 days of front-loaded PTO, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location:

This is a fully on-site opportunity in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, offering close collaboration with attorneys and the broader litigation team.

Note:

Candidates must have 2+ years of banking, business, or corporate legal support experience and 3+ years of litigation experience. Candidates with 5+ years of litigation experience are especially encouraged to apply. Regular in-office attendance in Lexington is required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established full-service law firm handling sophisticated litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters for businesses, institutions, and individuals. Our team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative culture where experienced legal professionals are trusted to make a meaningful contribution to client matters.

Job Description

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage active litigation files and maintain accurate electronic and physical case records.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, retrieval, and production.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries, analyze transcripts, and organize exhibits and supporting materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness files, exhibits, trial binders, and courtroom materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research using legal research platforms and databases.
• Track litigation deadlines, court schedules, discovery obligations, and case milestones.
• Coordinate professionally with clients, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Assist with conflict checks, matter records, billing, expenses, and case administration.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation and trial-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of banking, business, or corporate legal support experience required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, insurance defense, or bad faith litigation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of discovery procedures, court processes, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, organizational, analytical, and case-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Experience with iManage, SharePoint, OneDrive, LexisNexis, Westlaw, docketing systems, or similar platforms preferred.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with professionalism, accuracy, and sound judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• 15 days of front-loaded PTO annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Direct involvement in substantive litigation and trial preparation.
• Collaborative environment with regular attorney interaction.
• Opportunity to deepen your litigation expertise while working on complex defense matters.
• Stable professional environment that values experienced paralegals and long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance