Paralegal

Sleigh Law; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleigh Law in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys through case management, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will handle organizing files, drafting pleadings, and coordinating with clients and courts. A background in legal research and familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis is preferred, with 2–3+ years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in legal studies or paralegal certificate; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3+ years as paralegal or similar legal support role.
• Proficiency in MS Office, case management software, and legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Maintain, organize, and update case files, client correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Research statutes and precedents; draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and briefs.
• Discovery & Evidence: Collect and organize evidence, exhibits, and witness statements.
• Client & Court Communication: Serve as liaison for clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel; schedule depositions and hearings.
• Trial Support: Assist with trial prep, including exhibits and day-of-trial logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in legal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management software

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

We are a fast-paced criminal defense / civil litigation / personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys through all phases of case management, discovery, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Maintain, organize, and update physical and electronic case files, client correspondence, and discovery materials.
Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and precedents using tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and briefs.
Discovery & Evidence: Collect, compile, and organize evidence, exhibits, and witness statements. Assist with e-discovery and document production.
Client & Court Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
Trial Support: Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including building trial binders, organizing exhibits, and managing day-of-hearing or trial logistics.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Associate degree in legal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of [2-3+] years of working experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management software, and legal research platforms (Westlaw/LexisNexis).
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.