Litigation Paralegal

Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Stites & Harbison, a leading Kentucky law firm, seeks an experienced Paralegal to join its Litigation Service Group in Lexington. You will support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, manage case files, coordinate discovery, and prepare pleadings and deposition exhibits.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation support experience, strong organizational and drafting skills, and proficiency with MS Office, iManage, SharePoint and Westlaw.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Five or more years of litigation experience supporting cases from pre-suit or case inception through trial and post-trial activities.
• Experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability or insurance defense is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation from intake through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage litigation case files and maintain accurate organization of 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 deposition exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness files, trial exhibits, and courtroom support.
• Conduct legal research using a variety of legal research platforms and databases.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Monitor deadlines, court schedules, and case milestones to ensure timely completion of work.
• Prepare conflict checks, maintain matter records, and support case administration processes.
• Assist with billing, expense reporting, and other matter-related administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation and trial-related projects as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

SharePoint

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Docketing software

Job description

Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Litigation Service Group in Lexington, Kentucky. This position is ideal for a litigation professional who enjoys being an integral member of the trial team and supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys on primarily defense-based matters and will play a critical role in case management, discovery, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and client service.

This is an in-office position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky.

What You'll Do

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case intake through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage litigation case files and maintain accurate organization of physical and electronic records.
• Coordinate discovery efforts, 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 deposition exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness files, trial exhibits, trial binders, and courtroom support as needed.
• Conduct legal and factual research using a variety of legal research platforms and databases.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Monitor deadlines, court schedules, and case milestones to ensure timely completion of work.
• Prepare conflict checks, maintain matter records, and support case administration processes.
• Assist with billing, expense reporting, and other matter-related administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation and trial-related projects as needed.

What You Bring

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Five or more years of litigation experience supporting cases from pre-suit or case inception through trial and post-trial activities.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, insurance defense, or bad faith litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, discovery processes, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and legal drafting abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support technologies.
• Experience with iManage, SharePoint, OneDrive, LexisNexis, Westlaw, docketing software, and document management systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, sound judgment, and commitment to exceptional client service.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Stites & Harbison was named to the Top 10 "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" for 2026 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 20 times – 12 of those in the Top 10.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.