Litigation Paralegal
Position Overview
Colón Law Firm is hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation practice by preparing legal documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and coordinating court filings from case initiation through resolution. This role requires substantive litigation experience: you will draft motions and pleadings, apply court rules and procedures, and conduct legal research as core functions, performed with a high degree of independence. Success in the role depends on taking ownership of your matters, working within established firm processes, and exercising sound judgment.
You work closely with attorneys to advance cases efficiently while maintaining accuracy and meeting court deadlines. Your responsibilities include managing attorney court calendars so attorneys stay aware of and prepared for upcoming dates, participating in or leading client intake for detained matters, and coordinating with clients on the documents needed, collected, and processed throughout their cases. This role calls for a self-starter who takes initiative and identifies what needs to be done without waiting for direction. The practice is process-driven and deadline-sensitive, and the client base is bilingual; professional fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Drafting & Document Preparation
- Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and supporting documents for attorney review
- Prepare declarations, affidavits, exhibits, and proposed orders
- Cite-check and proofread filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court formatting rules
- Maintain document templates and standardized formatting consistent with firm standards
Court Filings, Procedure & Calendar Management
- Prepare and submit filings through electronic filing systems in accordance with applicable court rules
- Calculate and calendar filing deadlines, hearing dates, and procedural triggers
- Manage attorney court calendars to ensure attorneys are aware of and prepared for hearings, deadlines, and appearances
- Provide attorneys advance notice of upcoming dates and confirm required materials are prepared in time
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court rules and judge-specific requirements
- Coordinate service of process and maintain proof of service records
- Monitor case dockets and alert attorneys to filings, orders, and deadline changes
Legal Research
- Conduct legal research on procedural and substantive issues as assigned
- Summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and court rules for attorney use
- Compile and organize authority in support of motions and briefs
Case Management
- Maintain organized case files and documentation within the Firm’s case management system
- Track case status, deadlines, and next steps across an assigned caseload
- Organize discovery materials, exhibits, and records for attorney review
- Prepare case chronologies, indexes, and hearing or trial materials as needed
Client Intake – Detained Matters
- Participate in or lead client intake for detained clients, including gathering case information and required documentation
- Coordinate communication with detained clients and their families within facility and firm procedures
- Prepare and organize intake materials for attorney review and case initiation
- Handle time-sensitive detained matters with urgency, accuracy, and discretion
Client Communication & Document Coordination
- Serve as the point of contact for clients on documents needed, collected, and processed throughout their matter
- Communicate document requirements clearly to clients and follow up until items are received
- Track outstanding and received documents, and confirm completeness before processing
- Process and organize collected documents for filing and attorney review
- Provide clients status updates and coordinate scheduling under attorney direction
- Correspond with courts, agencies, and other offices on procedural matters
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions
Firm Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff to advance cases
- Contribute to improvement of litigation processes and case workflows
- Support other team members and share procedural knowledge when appropriate
Education & Experience Requirements
- Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience required
- Minimum of two years of litigation paralegal experience required
- Demonstrated experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery required
- Working knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and electronic filing systems required
- Experience conducting legal research required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Family immigration court filing and procedures experience strongly preferred
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
- Experience managing recurring workflows with accuracy and consistency
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency drafting litigation documents with limited revision
- Working knowledge of court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to independently manage deadlines and multi-step workflows across concurrent matters
- Self-starter who takes initiative and acts proactively without waiting for direction
- Ability to learn new software efficiently and apply it to daily work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, e-filing systems, and cloud-based case management software (PracticePanther, Cerenade experience is a plus)
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish, written and verbal, strongly preferred
Work Environment & Expectations
- Deadline-sensitive litigation practice with established workflows and quality standards
- High level of accuracy and independence in document preparation and filing
- Consistent, documented communication throughout the case lifecycle
- Professional handling of confidential and sensitive case information
- Contribution to a structured, disciplined, and solutions-focused practice
Equal Employment Opportunity
Colón Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Pay: $67,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
