Senior Litigation Paralegal
Civil Counsel Group and RSK Legal is seeking an exceptional Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide direct support to our litigation partners and assist in the management of sophisticated, high-stakes civil and business litigation matters. This is a critical role for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and can anticipate needs before they arise.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to lead trial counsel, ensuring that cases move efficiently from inception through resolution. This position requires outstanding judgment, meticulous attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation calendars, filings, discovery, and trial preparation with minimal supervision.
Our Culture
RSK hires professionals who take responsibility, work with autonomy, and deliver at the level our clients expect. We value precision, ownership, and execution: speed matters, but accuracy and judgment matter more, and every file should be capable of explanation. We work collaboratively and communicate proactively with colleagues, clients, and outside counsel, and professional, respectful communication is a baseline expectation.
Responsibilities
The Senior Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for a broad range of advanced litigation support functions, including:
- Drafting, proofreading, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, notices, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Managing all litigation deadlines, court calendars, scheduling orders, hearing dates, deposition schedules, mediation deadlines, and trial-related deadlines with absolute accuracy.
- Maintaining comprehensive case calendars and proactively monitoring upcoming deadlines to ensure attorneys remain ahead of all obligations.
- Preparing and organizing exhibits, deposition materials, hearing binders, mediation submissions, trial notebooks, and witness files.
- Coordinating and managing document collections, productions, privilege reviews, and discovery databases.
- Handling electronic filings in state and federal courts and ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules and procedures.
- Coordinating depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, expert engagements, and trial logistics.
- Reviewing and analyzing case files, pleadings, discovery materials, medical records, business records, contracts, and other litigation documents.
- Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, court personnel, and witnesses.
- Assisting attorneys with factual investigations, case development, and litigation strategy implementation.
- Tracking litigation budgets, vendor invoices, expert costs, and case-related expenses as needed.
- Maintaining exceptionally organized electronic and physical case files.
- Supporting trial preparation and attending trial proceedings when required.
- Serving as a key resource to attorneys and litigation team members by ensuring matters are staffed, organized, and progressing efficiently.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have:
- At least 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm or sophisticated litigation practice.
- Familiarity with California state court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation rules.
- Extensive experience supporting partners and senior litigators in complex civil or commercial litigation matters.
- Exceptional knowledge of state and federal court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation workflows.
- Advanced proficiency in drafting and preparing litigation documents and correspondence.
- Demonstrated expertise in litigation calendaring and deadline management.
- Strong experience managing discovery, document productions, subpoenas, and deposition preparation.
- Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, litigation support software, and electronic filing systems.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate attorney needs without constant direction.
- Professional demeanor and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Preferred Experience
The following experience is helpful but not required:
- Complex commercial litigation, business disputes, class actions, or other high-exposure litigation matters.
- Trial preparation and courtroom support.
- KNowledge of Arizona state court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation rules.
- Experience coordinating large-scale document reviews and productions.
- Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and litigation database management.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys while serving as the primary paralegal to a lead litigation partner.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
About the Role
This is not a routine litigation support position. The successful candidate will function as an indispensable member of the litigation team and a trusted extension of the litigation partner’s practice. The ideal Senior Litigation Paralegal is exceptionally organized, relentlessly detail-oriented, proactive, responsive, and capable of managing complex litigation matters with precision and professionalism. This role offers significant responsibility, meaningful involvement in sophisticated cases, and the opportunity to work closely with accomplished trial lawyers on challenging and impactful matters.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their litigation experience, case management responsibilities, and qualifications for supporting sophisticated litigation matters.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
