Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide short-term coverage for a leave of absence. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who can step in quickly and support a fast-paced litigation team.
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (Contract โ Short-Term Coverage)
Start Date: June 22
Duration: 3โ6 weeks
Schedule: MondayโFriday, 9:30 AMโ5:30 PM
Location: Fully onsite (5 days/week)
Pay Rate: $35โ$40/hour (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys and the Head of Litigation across all phases of litigation
- Manage case files, track deadlines, and organize litigation materials
- Draft, proofread, and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, correspondence)
- Coordinate document production and assist with e-discovery processes
- Conduct legal and factual research
- Prepare exhibits, binders, chronologies, and witness files
- Assist with hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial preparation
- Review and summarize medical records, discovery responses, and deposition transcripts
- Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and vendors
- Accurately track and bill time in accordance with expectations
- Minimum 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
- E-discovery experience strongly preferred
- Trial preparation experience highly desired
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working fully onsite, 5 days per week
- Able to ramp up quickly and provide immediate support