Paralegal – Litigation & Legal Research

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support a Government Legal Office in litigation management, legal research, compliance review, and document preparation.

This role is ideal for a legal professional experienced in litigation support, discovery coordination, and legal drafting within a fast-paced public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Legal Counsel with active litigation matters
• Conduct in-depth legal research on statutes, administrative codes, judicial decisions, and case law
• Draft legal documents including:
• Briefs
• Pleadings
• Appeals
• Affidavits
• Subpoenas
• Contracts
• Legal notices
• Respond to discovery requests, interrogatories, and production requests
• Prepare and organize documentation related to subpoenas and litigation
• Investigate facts and legal issues to determine causes of action
• Maintain proper indexing and filing of legal documents
• Review state codes and administrative rules for potential updates
• Process Public Records Requests and expungement orders
• Maintain litigation tracking lists and documentation
• Track training hours and coordinate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) registrations
• Provide administrative and legal support to the Legal Office as required

Required Qualifications

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and meet ONE of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ credit hours in law or paralegal studies
• Bachelor’s degree + Paralegal Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years full-time paralegal experience
• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies + 2 years legal experience
• Paralegal certification + 2 years full-time experience
• PACE Certification (NFPA)
• CORE Certification (NFPA)
• CLA/CP Certification

Preferred Skills

• Experience using legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and discovery procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Excellent legal writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience supporting litigation matters. Include the types of cases you worked on, your role in drafting pleadings or affidavits, and your involvement in responding to discovery requests.
• Explain how you conduct legal research. Which platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) have you used, and can you provide an example of a research assignment you completed and the outcome?
• Describe your experience preparing responses to interrogatories, requests for production, or subpoenas. How do you ensure accuracy and meet deadlines?
• Have you worked in a government agency or supported administrative law matters? If yes, describe your responsibilities and the type of legal work performed.

Work Location: In person