Paralegal*

Target Salary: $105,000 – $125,000 Base Salary

COMPANY BACKGROUND

A nationally recognized law firm known for combining legal insight with innovation, collaboration, and a client-first culture. The firm is committed to professional development, diversity, and operational excellence, offering team members the tools and support to grow and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Consumer Financial Services (CFS) practice group. Based in a collaborative team structure, the role involves assisting attorneys with all aspects of litigation across multiple client matters. This position carries an annual billable hour requirement and offers a dynamic workload involving research, document management, and trial preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct legal and factual research using platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, and PACER.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Manage document production, including Bates stamping, indexing, and organizing by subject matter.
• Use e-discovery and litigation software to run searches, review documents, and maintain case databases.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including building notebooks and summarizing transcripts.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation including drafting disclosures, organizing exhibits, and managing on-site trial logistics.
• Retrieve and analyze public records from government and online databases.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files using platforms like iManage.
• Track deadlines, follow up on deliverables, and ensure accurate client billing through time entry and reporting.
• Participate in paralegal training and mentoring initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience in consumer financial services litigation strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software tools (iManage, document management, e-discovery).
• Strong grammar, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple assignments independently.
• Excellent judgment, initiative, and a collaborative team mindset.