Litigation Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

PTO 15 days

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Orion Placement is recruiting a paralegal for a respected Lexington law firm to support a defense litigation team. This fully on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys through the entire case lifecycle, from discovery to trial and post-trial proceedings.

You will manage active litigation files, coordinate discovery, draft pleadings and motions, prepare deposition summaries, and assist with trial preparation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational

Analytical

Case management

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Docketing systems

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

SharePoint

OneDrive

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