Paralegal

Matura Farrington, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matura Farrington, Inc. in Rapid City is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across the litigation lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of law firm litigation experience and will handle matters from initial development through discovery, trial preparation, and resolution with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of the litigation process and court procedures.
• Experience with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or related qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial matters.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and manage written discovery, including document productions, interrogatories, and requests for production.
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, deposition materials, and discovery databases.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and document organization.
• Conduct factual research and assist with case investigations.
• Prepare chronologies, summaries, indexes, and other case-related materials.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and other outside parties as needed.
• Assist attorneys with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial materials.
• Monitor case deadlines and assist with maintaining accurate case calendars.
• Perform state and federal court filings as needed.
• Provide additional litigation and case-management support to attorneys and legal teams.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Pleadings drafting

Discovery

Trial preparation

Document management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing cases, supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of prior law firm litigation experience and be comfortable handling matters from initial case development through discovery, trial preparation, and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial matters
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Coordinate and manage written discovery, including document productions, interrogatories, and requests for production
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, deposition materials, and discovery databases
• Assist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and document organization
• Conduct factual research and assist with case investigations
• Prepare chronologies, summaries, indexes, and other case-related materials
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and other outside parties as needed
• Assist attorneys with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial materials
• Monitor case deadlines and assist with maintaining accurate case calendars
• Perform state and federal court filings as needed
• Provide additional litigation and case-management support to attorneys and legal teams

Qualifications:

• Prior litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or similar legal environment
• Strong knowledge of the litigation process and court procedures
• Experience with discovery, document management, and trial preparation
• Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management and/or litigation support platforms
• Paralegal certificate or other applicable qualifications preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters while joining a collaborative and professional team. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, with additional details depending on experience and the specific opportunity.