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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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