Paralegal Litigation Practice Group

Church Church Hittle + Antrim; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Church Hittle + Antrim is seeking a Paralegal to support the Litigation Practice Group from inception through resolution. The role involves opening and closing case files, drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, assisting with trials and mediations, and handling time entry and billing coordination. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient to advanced in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to independently manage tasks and projects.
• Strong time-management and deadline-focused skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience collaborating as part of a team.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Organize and manage complex case files and related materials.
• Willingness to learn databases and specialized software.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and legal documents from instructions or notes.
• Open and maintain client files with Intake Clerk.
• Review and analyze records and case-related documents.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, mediations, and discovery.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files and calendars.
• Enter time and billing entries and coordinate with Billing Specialist.
• Support firm operations with additional administrative duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Discretion / confidentiality

File organization

Learning new software

Verbal/written communication

Tools

PerfectLaw

Odyssey

PACER

Time & Billing system

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Paralegal supports the Litigation Practice Group by providing comprehensive legal and administrative assistance to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. This position is responsible for managing litigation matters from inception through resolution, including opening and closing case files, drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, and corresponding with clients. The Paralegal assists with mediation and trial preparation, manages scheduling and filings, and performs general office administrative duties as needed.

Essential Functions

• Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Kofax, and other job-specific applications to draft correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents from verbal or written instructions, notes, rough drafts, or other materials that may be complex or difficult to interpret; prioritize work assignments; and proofread and edit materials for accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, syntax, and content.
• Open new client files in collaboration with the Intake Clerk and maintain files in a timely and organized manner.
• Review and analyze records and case-related documents.
• Assist with preparation for trials, hearings, mediations, and other case proceedings.
• Establish and maintain both physical and electronic case files.
• Maintain calendars, including docketing discovery deadlines, pleading deadlines, and court dates.
• Enter time and billing information as requested by supervising attorney(s) and coordinate with the Billing Specialist to clarify or correct entries as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by administrative management to support the efficient operation of the firm.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to independently manage tasks and projects, including taking initiative to anticipate the needs of supervising attorney(s).
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively as a team member to complete projects on time.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and manage complex case files, records, and related materials.
• Strong communication skills across multiple formats, including verbal, written, electronic, and presentation platforms.
• Willingness and ability to learn and use databases and specialized software necessary to perform job responsibilities, including but not limited to PerfectLaw, the firm’s case management and time-and-billing systems, Odyssey, and PACER.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience

• Litigation experience preferred but not required.

Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Company Description

Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) is the oldest and largest law firm in Hamilton County with offices in Noblesville, Fishers, Ft. Wayne, Crown Point, Tipton and Zionsville. CCHA values the personal connection to clients. You will notice a community-driven, people-focused atmosphere and client-focused culture at CCHA.