Paralegal / Discovery Review & Case Analysis

Apex Staffing, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision/Dental

401(k) match

Job summary

Apex Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Paralegal for discovery review and case analysis in Little Rock, AR. The role supports attorneys by reviewing discovery responses, identifying deficiencies, and preparing detailed case analyses with recommended actions.

You will draft motions and correspondence, manage deadlines, and help prepare cases for trial or settlement, all while working under attorney supervision in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Requires litigation paralegal experience with discovery review and analysis.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery practices, and court deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, legal writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review discovery, pleadings, and evidence to identify admissions, inconsistencies, incomplete responses, and missing documents.
• Prepare concise case analysis memoranda summarizing findings, outstanding issues, deadlines, and recommended actions with supporting rationale.
• Draft correspondence, discovery requests, pleadings, and motions for attorney review.
• Identify matters that may warrant additional discovery, motions, settlement discussions, or trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic case files, track deadlines, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Alert attorneys to urgent issues and carry out approved litigation actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

E-filing systems

Job description

Paralegal / Discovery Review & Case Analysis

• Little Rock, AR
• Legal

Growing Little Rock law firm specializing in Collections/Creditors' Rights is seeking an organized, proactive Paralegal skilled in independently reviewing discovery responses, evaluating the evidence and procedural status of litigation matters, identifying deficiencies, and recommending the appropriate next steps in each case.

Key Responsibilities

• Review discovery, pleadings, and evidence to identify admissions, inconsistencies, incomplete responses, and missing documents.
• Prepare concise case analysis memoranda summarizing findings, outstanding issues, deadlines, and recommended actions with supporting rationale.
• Draft correspondence, discovery requests, pleadings, and motions for attorney review.
• Identify matters that may warrant additional discovery, motions, settlement discussions, or trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic case files, track deadlines, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Alert attorneys to urgent issues and carry out approved litigation actions.

Required Qualifications

• Litigation paralegal experience, including substantive discovery review and analysis.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery practices, and court deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, legal writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, and work independently under attorney supervision.
• Proficiency with case management software, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic filing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Familiarity with Arkansas state and federal court procedures.
• Experience in creditor’s rights, collections, judgment enforcement, or commercial litigation.
• Experience drafting motions to compel, summary judgment motions, and conducting legal research.

In Office position Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 5:00
$50,000 - $60,000 DOE
Vision/Dental and company matching 401k (Group health insurance not offered at this time)
Background check and drug screen required
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