Senior Litigation Paralegal

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert support across a broad spectrum of litigation matters, ensuring efficient case management and meticulous legal research. Your expertise will help streamline complex legal processes, facilitate effective communication, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to contribute to impactful legal work within a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of litigation case files, including document review, organization, and maintenance using legal case management systems..
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw to support case strategies across diverse practice areas including environmental law, estate planning, tribal law, patent law, and workers' compensation law.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing deposition summaries, and managing discovery responses efficiently.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel through interviewing and scheduling to ensure smooth case progression.
• Maintain meticulous records of case activities in our document management system while ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Support administrative functions including data entry, filing, transcription, and managing incoming calls with professional phone etiquette to foster positive client relationships.

Requirements

• Proven paralegal experience in litigation with a strong understanding of legal procedures across multiple practice areas.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools including Westlaw.
• Strong writing skills for drafting pleadings, memos, reports, and correspondence that are clear and persuasive.
• Experience conducting interviews with clients or witnesses to gather relevant information effectively.
• Excellent proofreading abilities coupled with transcription skills to ensure accuracy in all legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Superior organizational skills complemented by effective clerical experience including filing, data entry, and administrative support tasks. Join us in this vital role where your expertise will empower our legal team to deliver exceptional service while advancing your career in a vibrant professional setting!

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• What motivates you in business?
• We all make mistakes. Tell me about a time you completely dropped the ball. What did you do after?
• If I gave you 30 case files right now and said, ‘Organize this chaos in 24 hours,’ what would you do first?

Work Location: In person