Lexitas Legal has a client that is an International Law Firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal:
Job Description –
Paralegal, Litigation
1-2 REMOTE openings
- Assist attorneys in the full lifecycle of litigation matters, including pre-trial preparations, trial support, and post-trial activities.
- Organize and manage large volumes of case materials, ensuring all trial documents are accurately prepared and filed.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on procedural and substantive issues related to litigation matters.
- Draft and edit correspondence, pleadings, and case materials with a high level of attention to detail.
- Work closely with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel, ensuring smooth communication and effective case management.
- Provide logistical and organizational support during trials, including managing exhibits and witness materials.
- Oversee filing systems and databases, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
- Coordinate with attorneys and stakeholders to meet critical case deadlines and milestones.
Skills required-
- Proven ability to support high-stakes litigation matters, including trial preparation and document management.
- Westlaw preferred (experience with LexisNexis is acceptable)
- Experience using electronic court filing systems (including Federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system)
- Microsoft 365 (specifically Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools and litigation support software.
- Excellent drafting and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
- A team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Education – Bachelor’s degree or certification in paralegal studies (or equivalent experience).
Tenure – Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting large-scale litigation trials. Would like experience from an AmLaw 200 firm.
FULLY REMOTE
Salary– $70-$85k DOE. Bonus 10% is standard but could go up to 20%. Great benefits and 401(k) matching.
