Civil Litigation Paralegal

Position Title: Civil Litigation Paralegal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly

Department: Litigation
Employment Status: Full-time; Hybrid

The Civil Litigation Paralegal will undertake a variety of substantive legal responsibilities under the guidance of attorneys within the Litigation practice group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize document-heavy files from the initiation of cases to their resolution.
• Conduct thorough factual investigations and interviews to pinpoint essential parties, pertinent issues, and relevant documents for discovery preparation.
• Review electronic discovery materials for production.
• Analyze production documents, including responses to interrogatories and requests for document production, ensuring accuracy in electronically stored information.
• Coordinate deposition schedules for parties as requested by attorneys.
• Summarize and structure depositions, records, medical documents, and testimonies using litigation support technology.
• Draft various legal pleadings and filings for civil litigation at both Federal and State levels.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, by identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions, and trial.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of case citations in briefs through legal research tools.
• Interact with government and court officials, as well as clients.
• Maintain attorney calendars to track case deadlines.
• Support trial proceedings with exhibits, demonstrative aids, and witnesses.
• Keep accurate timesheets and adhere to firm deadlines as per company policies.
• Communicate and collaborate with experts to gather key data, reports, and supporting documents.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED is required; a four-year degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in litigation and the capability to manage complex cases using modern technology.
• Proficient in computer skills, particularly in the MS Office Suite.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and excellent proofreading abilities are essential.

Lanier Ford is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our hiring practices are free from discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.