Paralegal, need litigation experience, interesting cases

Job Description

Job Description

Dynamic law firm that advises regional, national and international clients on a wide range of matters involving construction law, government contracts, class action, commercial litigation, and healthcare is seeking a Litigation Paralegal.

This is an in-office role.

Position Summary
As the Litigation Paralegal, you will provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process, from case inception through discovery, trial, and appeal. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing case files and maintaining litigation calendars.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or other databases.
• Collect, review, and manage documents for discovery and production; maintain document databases.
• Coordinate and assist with depositions, including preparing exhibits and summaries.
• Prepare trial binders, witness files, and demonstrative evidence for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• File documents with federal and state courts (including electronic filing systems).
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist attorneys during trial by managing exhibits, technology, and witness coordination.
• Track billable time and ensure compliance with firm procedures and client guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal (law firm or corporate legal department).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap) preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team.

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.

Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!