The Litigation Paralegal will join a well-known Law Firm to support assigned attorneys.
Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions for filings in state and federal court
- Assist in the preparation of deposition notices and deposition materials
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
- Track and manage discovery, including document productions and e-discovery
- Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents, including e-filing
Litigation Paralegal Requirements:
- 2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred; may substitute work experience for education level
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting (defense side)
- Strong knowledge of Ohio state courts and federal court rules and procedures
- Experience with all aspects of pre-trial preparation and trial support, including trial support software (Trial Director or similar program)
- Proficiency in legal research tools, and document management and document review systems (Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/fka Ringtail strongly preferred)
- Experience with document production and discovery
- Proficiency in case preparation from start to finish, and the understanding of a paralegal's role in the litigation life cycle
