Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation by managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting essential documents, and coordinating communications. Your expertise will help ensure the smooth progression of cases, from initial filings to trial preparation, while maintaining high standards of organization and accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex legal proceedings in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining legal files and documents
- Conduct thorough legal research using various resources to support case strategies
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.
- Prepare mediation briefs, trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and other trial materials.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case management.
- Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with all litigation deadlines.
- Manage filing processes, ensuring all documents are properly submitted to courts and relevant parties in a timely manner
- Coordinate depositions, court appearances, and meetings with clients or witnesses
- Monitor case deadlines and calendar appointments to ensure compliance with court schedule.
Skills
- Strong analysis skills to evaluate case information and identify relevant legal issues
- Proficiency in legal research tools and techniques for gathering pertinent case law and statutes
- Experience with discovery, calendaring, and trial preparation.
- Excellent legal writing and proofreading skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
- Experience with case management software is preferred.
- Bilingual (Armenian, Russian) is a plus but not required.
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
