Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery Pro

Vaco; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Memphis, TN seeks a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. The role emphasizes managing complex case files, legal research, drafting filings, and coordinating discovery and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Litigation Paralegal, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with legal databases and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, evidence, court rules, and legal documentation.
• Experience drafting legal pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, appellate documents, and other legal filings.
• File documents with courts and administrative agencies.
• Manage litigation calendars, including hearings, deadlines, and milestones.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, discovery indexes, and litigation databases.
• Coordinate and manage exhibits, evidence, briefs, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with discovery requests, including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize information from a variety of sources.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Organization

Communication

Document management systems

Legal databases

Education

Paralegal Associate Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case management software

E-filing systems

Document management systems

Legal databases

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Memphis, TN seeks a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. The role emphasizes managing complex case files, legal research, drafting filings, and coordinating discovery and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Litigation Paralegal, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with legal databases and document management systems.