Litigation Paralegal — Dynamic Case & Trial Support

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation in a fast-paced, regional firm.

You will manage case materials, draft pleadings and discovery, handle e-filing, and assist with trial preparation while maintaining client service standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in litigation, strong research and technology skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related experience in litigation support.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Westlaw.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional collaboration.
• Attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Read, analyze, and interpret statutes and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, organize, and maintain case materials and indexes.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other filings.
• Prepare and index discovery documents; support e-filing and service.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other databases.
• Assist with trial prep: witnesses, exhibits, and depositions.
• Coordinate hearing/trial dates and maintain client communication.
• Oversee conflict checks and file opening/closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong written and verbal skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Baccalaureate degree

APA paralegal certification

Tools

NetDocuments

Legal Management Solutions

Litigation-support databases

Electronic document-review platforms

Westlaw

Job description

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation in a fast-paced, regional firm.

You will manage case materials, draft pleadings and discovery, handle e-filing, and assist with trial preparation while maintaining client service standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in litigation, strong research and technology skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a collaborative,