Paralegal - Litigation

Core Accountabilities

1. Litigation Support Execution

Accountable for accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation support tasks.

This includes

Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence

Preparing filing packages for court submission

Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation

Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials

Formatting and proofreading legal documents

2. Deadline & Calendar Control

Accountable for maintaining accurate tracking and execution of litigation deadlines.

This includes

Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking

Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines

Confirming completion of scheduled tasks

Escalating risks prior to deadline failure

3. File & Document Control

Accountable for maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready case files.

This includes

Managing digital and physical case files

Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored

Maintaining version control

Updating case records in PracticePanther

4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination

Accountable for supporting structured discovery and document management.

This includes

Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses

Managing document production and indexing

Reviewing materials for completeness

Coordinating evidence collection

5. Billing & Time Capture Support

Accountable for supporting accurate billing through proper task execution and documentation.

This includes

Recording task activity within case systems

Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing

Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records

Identifying unbilled work activity

Qualifications

3+ years litigation paralegal experience

Strong understanding of civil litigation process

Experience with

Discovery management

Court filings and deadlines

Trial preparation