Senior Litigation Paralegal – Onsite Augusta, ME

The Nagler Group; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Augusta, Maine. This onsite, full-time role supports attorneys from filing through trial and resolution in a busy litigation practice.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of legal experience, solid drafting and research abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and filing systems. A paralegal certificate or degree is a plus but not required; exposure to Civil/Business Litigation and related areas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4+ years of legal experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal litigation procedures, court rules, and electronic filing systems.
• Strong legal drafting, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document or case management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate a plus, but not required.
• Exposure in Civil/Business Litigation, Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice, Probate/Trusts & Estate Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Family/Divorce, Criminal Law, or Appeals.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing litigation matters from initial filing through trial and resolution.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts; monitor dockets, deadlines, and court schedules.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits, witness materials, trial notebooks, deposition summaries, and hearing materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research and maintain organized case files and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Assist with case calendars, litigation schedules, and attorney timekeeping.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Communication

Organizational skills

Case management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Augusta, Maine. This onsite, full-time role supports attorneys from filing through trial and resolution in a busy litigation practice.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of legal experience, solid drafting and research abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and filing systems. A paralegal certificate or degree is a plus but not required; exposure to Civil/Business Litigation and related areas is preferred.