Litigation Paralegal

Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Construction, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in St. Louis is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join their collaborative business litigation team. This role involves assisting attorneys in managing caseloads, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and coordinating with clients and court personnel. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and legal software. This is an opportunity to grow within a firm that values excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices from formal paralegal training.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing high-volume litigation caseload.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and subpoenas.
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and case strategy.
• Coordinate with clients and court personnel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Products

Document management software

Case management software

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who wants to be part of a collaborative, well-established business litigation team where organization, initiative, and attention to detail are truly valued. The role offers meaningful exposure to complex, high-level litigation, hands-on attorney support, and the chance to stay actively involved throughout the life of each case.

You’ll work in an environment that encourages professional growth, flexibility, and teamwork, while supporting sophisticated matters and building long-term career stability. It’s an ideal fit for a paralegal who takes pride in their work, enjoys fast-paced litigation, and wants to grow within a firm that values both excellence and culture.

Job Description

• Assist attorneys in managing high-volume caseload of litigation matters, including tracking case progress, deadlines, and court dates
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses
• Review and analyze documents for relevance, privilege, and case strategy
• Review, organize, and summarize various types of records and other case-related documents
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documents are filed accurately and timely
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Effectuate and oversee service of legal process
• General litigation support
• Prepare exhibits and other materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Trial attendance, as applicable

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors
• Ability to review, organize, analyze, and summarize facts and documents
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products
• Proficient in document management and case management software
• Experience in Fiduciary Litigation & Municipal Law is helpful, but not required