Strategic Litigation Paralegal: Case Prep & Discovery

Talis Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Talis Group's client, a civil defense litigation firm, seeks an organized and motivated Litigation Paralegal to support the legal team in Louisville, KY.

You'll assist across civil and commercial matters, handling document prep, case management, research, and coordination with attorneys, clients, opposing parties, and courts. Candidates should have paralegal training or equivalent experience, solid research skills, and strong attention to detail in a demanding, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures across jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with multitasking.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel for document preparation.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or similar legal research tools.
• Paralegal program or certificate or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through discovery and trial preparation.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Perform thorough legal and procedural research to assist attorneys in evaluating issues and developing case strategies.
• Maintain and administer electronic and physical case files, ensuring materials are properly organized, labeled, indexed, and readily accessible.
• Review and prepare legal documents with close attention to accuracy, formatting, deadlines, and applicable procedural requirements.
• Handle a variety of administrative and case-support duties, including data entry, filing, document organization, correspondence, and preparation of legal materials.
• Help facilitate communication and coordination among attorneys, clients, courts, and other parties involved in active matters.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Westlaw familiarity

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal program

Equivalent experience

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talis Group's client, a civil defense litigation firm, seeks an organized and motivated Litigation Paralegal to support the legal team in Louisville, KY.

You'll assist across civil and commercial matters, handling document prep, case management, research, and coordination with attorneys, clients, opposing parties, and courts. Candidates should have paralegal training or equivalent experience, solid research skills, and strong attention to detail in a demanding, collaborative environment.