Litigation Paralegal

JurisTalent, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JurisTalent, Inc. in St. Louis seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex business, employment, and real estate litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can manage multiple active matters, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation team.

Responsibilities include assisting with all phases of litigation, deposition and hearing preparation, drafting pleadings and motions, and managing discovery and document productions for timely case resolutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate and or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology.
• Experience with discovery, eDiscovery, and document review platforms.
• Strong technology and case management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, from case investigation through trial.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and routine discovery.
• Manage discovery and large document productions.
• Review and analyze case documents and factual evidence.
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, transcript summaries, and case summaries.
• Maintain case files, databases, and litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and courtroom support.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Discovery platforms

eDiscovery

Document review tools

Job description

Reputable St. Louis area law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex business, employment, and real estate litigation. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who is comfortable managing multiple active matters and working in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, from case investigation through trial
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and conferences
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and routine discovery
• Manage discovery and large document productions
• Review and analyze case documents and factual evidence
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, transcript summaries, and case summaries
• Maintain case files, databases, and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and courtroom support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience
• Paralegal certificate and or bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology
• Experience with discovery, eDiscovery, and document review platforms
• Strong technology and case management skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines