Litigation Paralegal job description template

Litigation Paralegal job description example

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team of highly experienced lawyers who have corporate, litigation, broker-dealer and investment advisory practices.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for long-term professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Litigation Paralegal duties and responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Execute administrative duties
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Fling and organization of case files
• Handle trial preparation for the attorney and post-trial procedures
• Gather and organize relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Litigation Paralegal qualifications and requirements

• Previous working experience as a Litigation Paralegal for (x) year(s)
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
• In depth knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
• Excellent organizational ant time management skills
• Outstanding writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail