Job Opening: Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Type: Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire- in office Pay Rate: Up to $45/hour DOE

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling civil defense matters. This role offers the opportunity to work throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation, in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive litigation support for attorneys managing civil defense cases.

Assist with case management, organization, and maintenance of physical and electronic case files.

Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, court databases, and other online resources.

Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, declarations, briefs, and other legal documents.

Draft case status reports, deposition summaries, medical summaries, discovery summaries, subpoenas, and correspondence.

Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate or Attorney Declaration (sign-off) Pathway 

Must have ProLaw experience

Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or completion of a Paralegal Studies program preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience a plus

Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and legal research techniques.