Litigation Paralegal

JurisTalent; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

JurisTalent in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all stages of litigation. The role includes research, case management, and trial preparation, with a hybrid work option after training.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and organizational skills, experience with discovery and document productions, and the ability to coordinate with clients, experts, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred, asbestos or toxic tort experience highly preferred.
• Ability to manage discovery and large document productions.
• Ability to utilize eDiscovery tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Assist with case management from initial case investigation through trial preparation.
• Organize and electronically file pleadings.
• Coordinate and schedule calendars.
• Maintain case management databases and prepare discovery responses.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Obtain and review records, including medical records, police records, etc.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Trial preparation

Communication

Organization

Civil litigation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Litigation Paralegal - St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

A well-regarded law firm in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, maintaining case files, managing multiple priorities, preparing for trial, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing
• Assist with case management from initial case investigation through trial preparation
• Organize and electronically file pleadings
• Coordinate and schedule calendars
• Maintain case management databases and prepare discovery responses
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation
• Obtain and review records, including medical records, police records, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred, asbestos or toxic tort experience highly preferred
• Ability to manage discovery and large document productions
• Ability to utilize eDiscovery tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible work environment after an initial training period