Paralegal - Litigation

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