Defense Litigation Paralegal

• Support defense attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial
• Draft, review, and manage pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate and manage large volumes of documents, including document collection, review, production, and organization
• Assist with eDiscovery processes, including data management, document review workflows, and quality control
• Utilize eDiscovery and document review platforms to support case strategy and deadlines
• Maintain case calendars and proactively track deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court filings
• Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and demonstratives
• Assist attorneys during depositions and trials, including use of trial presentation software when applicable
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third parties
• Contribute to team projects and provide support on long-term initiatives or urgent deadlines as needed

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a litigation team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technically proficient, with the ability to leverage technology to support attorneys and clients
• Working knowledge of eDiscovery rules, processes, and procedures
• Experience using eDiscovery document review platforms (required)
• Trial preparation or in-court experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment

Trial preparation or in-court experience

• Comprehensive benefits package
• major medical plans
• 401(k)
• paid parking