JOB-1105
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.