Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will support complex litigation matters across diverse practice areas, ensuring efficient case management and thorough legal research. Your expertise will help streamline legal processes, facilitate effective communication, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging cases while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of litigation case files, including drafting the lawsuits, deposition scheduling, discovery drafting and finalizing, mediation scheduling.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case strategies across areas like environmental law, estate planning, tribal law, patent law, and workers' compensation law
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence with precision and clarity
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing deposition summaries, and managing witness information
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather relevant information for ongoing cases while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Support project management efforts by tracking deadlines, court filings, and case milestones to ensure timely compliance with procedural requirements
• Utilize document management systems like iManage for efficient storage and retrieval of case materials while maintaining meticulous records
• Provide executive administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy

Requirements

• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience in a law office setting with a minimum of several years’ litigation support experience
• Extensive knowledge of litigation procedures across multiple practice areas including family law, securities law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, personal injury law, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), and tribal regulations
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong legal research skills utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather relevant case law and statutory information
• Proficiency in legal administrative software such as PCLaw or similar case management tools; experience with document review platforms is preferred
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting pleadings, memos, reports, and correspondence that are clear and persuasive
• Effective proofreading and transcription abilities ensuring accuracy in all legal documents
• Excellent phone etiquette combined with strong clerical skills including data entry, filing, record keeping, and document management system use
• Knowledge of personal injury law and trial.
• Ability to think critically.

Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact the success of our litigation efforts. We value proactive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute their skills to meaningful legal work.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person