Litigation Paralegal

LHH; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

LHH partners with a boutique law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal supporting a sophisticated commercial litigation practice in the Raleigh-Durham area. You will assist attorneys handling federal and state matters and own critical case files.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience, strong drafting, e-discovery, and calendar management skills, with a proactive, deadline-driven approach. Hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience in federal/state matters.
• Experience with electronic filing in federal courts.
• Familiarity with North Carolina state court procedures preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and exhibits in federal and state courts.
• Manage case files from inception through resolution with organized records.
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines; identify conflicts.
• Draft routine litigation documents and assist with cite-checking and Bluebooking.
• Coordinate written discovery and privilege logs.
• Manage e-discovery workflows with vendors (Relativity, DISCO).
• Prepare deposition materials, expert files, and exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation and logistics.
• Support trademark-related matters including docket maintenance and USPTO filings.
• Serve as point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and experts.
• Manage competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Federal court experience

E-filing

Bluebook proficiency

Discovery management

Case management

Tools

Relativity

DISCO

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview:LHH is partnering with a highly respected boutique law firm to identify an Litigation Paralegal to support a sophisticated commercial litigation practice. This role provides essential support to attorneys managing complex federal and state court matters and plays a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through all phases of litigation.

This opportunity is well-suited for a paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, substantive environment and is looking for meaningful ownership of case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working directly with attorneys while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, finalize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, briefs, and exhibits in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures
• Manage case files from inception through resolution, including maintaining organized electronic and physical records and monitoring active dockets
• Maintain case calendars and track deadlines, hearings, depositions, and discovery milestones, proactively identifying conflicts and downstream impacts
• Draft routine litigation documents including correspondence, subpoenas, deposition notices, and pleadings shells; assist with cite-checking and Bluebooking
• Coordinate written discovery, including document collection, production tracking, and preparation of privilege logs
• Manage e-discovery workflows in coordination with vendors, including document review, production, Bates labeling, and redactions
• Prepare deposition materials, expert files, key document binders, and litigation exhibits
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and coordinating logistics; attend trial as needed
• Support trademark-related matters, including docket maintenance and assisting with USPTO filings
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and experts
• Manage competing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience with substantive involvement in federal court matters
• Experience with electronic filing in federal courts and familiarity with North Carolina state court procedures strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, polished legal documents
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (including Bates stamping and redaction), and e-discovery or document management platforms (e.g., Relativity, DISCO)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment

Details:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Raleigh-Durham area, NC (Hybrid Schedule)
• Compensation: $75,000-110,000
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO