Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready & Detail-Driven

Adams & Martin Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CLE & professional development

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Clayton, MO seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys from case inception through trial in complex civil matters. The role demands meticulous organization, proactive coordination, and the ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing documents for filing in state and federal courts, coordinating depositions and trial logistics, and mentoring junior staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, business litigation, employment law, or commercial litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Prepare and file legal documents in Missouri state courts, federal courts, and appellate courts.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, production, and review.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial schedules.
• Review and summarize medical records, employment records, business records, and other case-related documents.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research as directed by attorneys.
• Prepare case chronologies, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including coordinating exhibits, witnesses, and courtroom logistics.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and vendors.
• Support billing, case reporting, and litigation cost tracking.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal support staff as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Relativity

Job description

Adams & Martin Group in Clayton, MO seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys from case inception through trial in complex civil matters. The role demands meticulous organization, proactive coordination, and the ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing documents for filing in state and federal courts, coordinating depositions and trial logistics, and mentoring junior staff