Paralegal - Litigation

Core Accountabilities

1. Litigation Support Execution

Accountable for accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation support tasks.

This includes:

• Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence

• Preparing filing packages for court submission

• Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation

• Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials

• Formatting and proofreading legal documents

2. Deadline & Calendar Control

Accountable for maintaining accurate tracking and execution of litigation deadlines.

This includes:

• Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking

• Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines

• Confirming completion of scheduled tasks

• Escalating risks prior to deadline failure

3. File & Document Control

Accountable for maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready case files.

This includes:

• Managing digital and physical case files

• Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored

• Maintaining version control

• Updating case records in PracticePanther

4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination

Accountable for supporting structured discovery and document management.

This includes:

• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses

• Managing document production and indexing

• Reviewing materials for completeness

• Coordinating evidence collection

5. Billing & Time Capture Support

Accountable for supporting accurate billing through proper task execution and documentation.

This includes:

• Recording task activity within case systems

• Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing

• Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records

• Identifying unbilled work activity

Qualifications

• 3+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of civil litigation process
  Experience with:
• Discovery management
• Court filings and deadlines
• Trial preparation