Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal needed to support attorneys in commercial litigation matters by managing case preparation, drafting legal documents, coordinating filings, and assisting with trial preparation. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle complex cases in a collaborative, in-office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Draft and format pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
• Manage document production, exhibits, and evidence files
• Coordinate state and federal court filings, including e-filing
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Organize and summarize records, transcripts, and discovery materials
• Assist attorneys with trial and pre-trial preparation

Practice Areas Supported

• Commercial and benefits-related litigation matters

• Withdrawal and controlled group liability disputes

• Successor and alter-ego liability issues

• Construction and industry exemption matters

• Employer contribution recovery and enforcement actions

• ERISA and bankruptcy-related litigation

• Partial withdrawal disputes and liability calculations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience (commercial litigation preferred)
• Trial preparation experience required
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Experience with document management and e-filing systems
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and collaborate closely with attorneys