Paralegal - Litigation

The Paralegal – Litigation is responsible for the structured execution of litigation support functions to ensure case progression, compliance with deadlines, and billing support within established legal and operational frameworks.  This role directly impacts attorney productivity, case throughput, and revenue realization through disciplined execution of support tasks, document control, and workflow coordination.

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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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