Litigation Paralegal

Amundsen Davis, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis, LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for their St. Louis office. The role involves supporting attorneys with all aspects of litigation, from document preparation to assisting in trials. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills, legal research abilities, and 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm. This is a full-time position offering competitive remuneration and benefits in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal preferred.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and legal software.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents.
• Coordinate the discovery process and manage case files.
• Conduct legal research on relevant case laws and regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Amundsen Davis, a full-service business law firm, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Litigation Paralegal in our St. Louis office to support our team in managing a diverse caseload of litigation matters. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the litigation process and work closely with attorneys to provide exceptional legal support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Prepare and file legal documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filings, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Assist attorneys in managing all aspects of litigation cases from inception to resolution, assisting in securing experts and maintaining the case calendar.
• Coordinate the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, organizing documents, and preparing document productions.
• Secure medical records, employment records, handle freedom of information act request, create medical chronologies and medical bill summaries.
• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to litigation and transactional matters.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and arbitrations by organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating with witnesses and experts.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring that all documents are organized, indexed, and easily accessible.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and drafting legal documents.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 240 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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