What is a litigation specialist?

A litigation specialist is a legal professional who helps lawyers prepare for trial. Litigation specialists may be paralegals or trial lawyers, which affects the qualifications and experience needed for this career. As a litigation paralegal, you need an associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies. As a trial lawyer, you need a law degree and to pass the LSAT. Optional litigation specialist certification can help advance your career. In general, you need excellent research skills as your job duties involve collecting and analyzing discovery documentation, drafting legal correspondence, and investigating existing case law.