Litigation Paralegal: Sex Trafficking Team

City of Lincoln; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, PA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a sex trafficking and sexual abuse team in Arkansas. The role emphasizes handling sensitive cases with discretion while assisting attorneys through all stages of litigation and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of paralegal experience, strong litigation and trial prep skills, and proficiency in drafting discovery and other legal documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm; preference for extensive litigation experience.
• Strong litigation and trial preparation experience.
• Experience with personal injury, civil litigation, sexual abuse litigation, trafficking litigation, or related matters.
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Experience preparing attorneys and case materials for depositions, mediation, hearings, and trial.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with managing complex cases, deadlines, pleadings, discovery, records, correspondence, and case files.
• Draft and assist with interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, responses, and other discovery documents.
• Organize exhibits, evidence, witness materials, medical records, deposition materials, and other documents for hearings and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, subpoenas, chronologies, summaries, and other litigation documents.
• Assist attorneys in gathering, reviewing, organizing, and analyzing evidence and records.
• Maintain professional and compassionate communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Work closely with attorneys to prepare cases for depositions, mediation, hearings, and trial.
• Handle confidential and emotionally sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial experience

Case management

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Litigation software

Case management systems

Job description

• Location 801 Technology Dr,Little Rock, AR, 72223,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Litigation Paralegal – Sex Trafficking & Sexual Abuse Team

Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, PA is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with strong trial and litigation experience to join a dedicated legal team representing survivors of sex trafficking and sexual abuse.

This is more than a traditional litigation paralegal position. We are looking for someone who wants to use their legal experience, organizational skills, and passion for helping others to support clients who have experienced significant trauma. The right candidate will understand the importance of handling sensitive matters with compassion, discretion, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail while helping our attorneys aggressively pursue justice and accountability on behalf of our clients.

Make an Impact Through Your Legal Career

Our clients come to us during some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives. As a member of this team, you will play an important role in helping survivors navigate the legal process while supporting attorneys through complex litigation and trial preparation.

This position is ideal for an experienced paralegal who enjoys litigation, understands the demands of preparing cases for trial, and wants their work to have a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case development and discovery through trial and resolution. Responsibilities may include:

Litigation & Case Management: Assist attorneys with managing complex cases, deadlines, pleadings, discovery, records, correspondence, and case files.

Discovery: Draft and assist with interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, responses, and other discovery-related documents.

Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, evidence, witness materials, medical records, deposition materials, and other documents necessary for hearings, depositions, mediation, and trial.

Legal Documents: Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, subpoenas, chronologies, summaries, and other litigation documents.

Case Investigation: Assist attorneys in gathering, reviewing, organizing, and analyzing evidence and records necessary to develop each case.

Client Communication: Maintain professional and compassionate communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

Attorney Support: Work closely with attorneys to prepare cases strategically and efficiently for depositions, mediation, hearings, and trial.

Sensitive Case Management: Handle highly confidential and emotionally sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, empathy, and sound judgment.

What We’re Looking For

Because of the complex nature of these cases, significant litigation and trial preparation experience is important for this position.

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 3years of paralegal experience in a law firm, with preference given to candidates with more extensive litigation experience

Strong litigation and trial preparation experience

Experience with personal injury, civil litigation, sexual abuse litigation, trafficking litigation, or other complex plaintiff or defense matters

Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents

Experience preparing attorneys and case materials for depositions, mediation, hearings, and trial

Strong investigative, research, and analytical skills

Excellent organizational and case management abilities

Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients who may have experienced significant trauma

Sound judgment and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality

Ability to remain composed and professional when working with difficult or sensitive subject matter

Experience with litigation software and case management systems is a plus

Excellent computer and typing skills

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to use their legal skills to help people. These cases require persistence, compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to seeking justice for individuals who have experienced exploitation and abuse.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

About Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, PA

Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, PA is a growing personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Arkansas and Tennessee. Our attorneys and staff handle cases ranging from motor vehicle and trucking accidents to catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, defective products, nursing home abuse, and other complex civil matters.

Our firm has a history of taking on challenging cases and achieving significant jury verdicts and settlements for our clients. Regardless of the size or complexity of a case, our goal remains the same: to provide excellent legal representation while treating our clients with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Our team representing survivors of sex trafficking and sexual abuse carries that mission into an especially important area of advocacy. We are committed to providing survivors with a strong legal team that will listen to them, support them, and fight for accountability.