Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in civil defense litigation, including insurance defense, general liability, personal injury, product liability, and professional malpractice cases.

• Draft, review, and manage legal documents such as discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and motions.

• Organize and manage case files and maintain accurate litigation calendars and deadlines.

• Prepare summaries of medical records, deposition transcripts, and other case materials.

• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and witnesses.

• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and jury instructions.

• Conduct factual and legal research, including background research on parties, witnesses, and experts.

• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and gather case information.

• Review and analyze evidence, pleadings, and discovery materials to assist in strategy development.

• Use litigation support software and document management systems effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of defense litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.

• Strong understanding of civil procedure and rules of court at the state and federal levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Familiarity with legal case management software (e.g., TrialDirector, Relativity, Clio, or similar).

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred but not required if experience is equivalent.

• Experience preparing materials for trial, mediation, or arbitration.