This organization operates within the legal services industry, specifically supporting litigation matters in federal courts. It addresses the challenge of managing complex litigation processes by providing expert legal support throughout all phases of litigation. The organization serves a growing client base and offers remote work opportunities, emphasizing federal court experience and legal expertise.
About the Opportunity:
The LITIGATION PARALEGAL role supports attorneys in managing federal court cases from start to finish. This position is crucial for ensuring efficient case management, thorough preparation for motions, depositions, and trial, and maintaining organized and compliant court filings. The role contributes directly to the success of litigation efforts by managing detailed documentation and coordinating logistical elements, enabling attorneys to focus on legal strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with case strategy, motion practice, pleadings, and litigation filings
- Use case files and legal databases to gather and develop relevant information
- Draft discovery requests and responses
- Organize electronic case files and litigation materials
- Track deadlines, court dates, discovery schedules, and filing requirements
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial logistics
- Review and summarize deposition transcripts and testimony
- Prepare exhibits for motions and trial-related events
- Prepare trial, hearing, arbitration, and mediation binders and notebooks
- Draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, evidentiary objections, and other documents
- File documents electronically in compliance with court rules
- Prepare timelines, case chronologies, demonstrative exhibits, and witness materials
- Draft routine legal correspondence
- Review outgoing document productions including redacting and quality control
- Prepare litigation hold notices, preservation letters, subpoenas, and document requests
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other platforms
- Perform factual investigations, public records, and social media research
- Analyze records and documents to support litigation matters
- Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Assist with trial preparation including exhibit management and witness coordination
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Experience supporting federal litigation required
- Knowledge of all litigation phases including discovery, motions, depositions, trial preparation, and electronic filing
- Experience preparing and filing documents in Federal Court with understanding of court rules
- Proficiency in legal case management, document platforms, e-discovery tools, and legal research software such as LexisNexis
- NEOS experience preferred
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze legal documents for inconsistencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines remotely
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Preference for candidates located in Florida or Texas
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- Pay range: $85,000 to $110,000 annually
- Health Care Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Life Insurance: Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free Food and Snacks in office
- Wellness Resources
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.