Senior Litigation Paralegal – Products Liability

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a leading Indianapolis law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join the Litigation Department in our Indianapolis office. The role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, and strong skills in research, drafting, and document management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules, including PACER/ECF and Indiana state court filing procedures.
• Experience with trial preparation and/or electronic discovery (eDiscovery).
• Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with mass tort/MDL matters, and proficiency with Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial.
• Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts, including through PACER/ECF and applicable Indiana e-filing systems.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery responses.
• Finalize legal briefs, including checking citations and preparing exhibits.
• Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate case progression.
• Coordinate large-scale document productions and maintain databases or spreadsheets to track evidence and case materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Document management

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

PACER/ECF

Indiana e-filing

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a leading Indianapolis law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join the Litigation Department in our Indianapolis office. The role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, and strong skills in research, drafting, and document management.