Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Assist both internal and external litigation counsel with various litigation issues, pre-litigation conflicts, and relevant matters.

• Aid attorneys in managing discovery processes, such as conducting interviews, gathering documents, performing initial reviews, and collaborating with outside counsel and e-discovery teams for processing and production.

• Oversee the legal hold procedure utilizing legal hold software.

• Handle subpoena responses and document production, which includes collection, initial review, redaction, and Bates-stamping.

• Maintain matter management software to systematically organize case files, monitor matter deadlines, update dockets, and sustain the litigation calendar.

• Generate and uphold reporting metrics related to litigation and pre-litigation issues.

• Prepare and submit proof of claims as a creditor in bankruptcy cases.

• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal processes, documents, and forms.

• Support Litigation Counsel and outside counsel in preparing for arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and trials.

• Aid attorneys in managing immigration files, including the collection of documentation for Public Access Files and other immigration-related support.

• Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally within an in-house setting or supporting corporate clients in a law firm.

• Proficiency in document review and production processes.

• Basic knowledge of the rules regarding responses to discovery requests associated with litigations (subpoenas and document demands).

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• A paralegal certificate is preferred.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Capability to work independently.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.

• Results-oriented mindset.

• Creative approach to problem-solving.

• Organizational agility.

• Learning agility.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to starting work.

• Continuous engagement with a computer screen for data input and review.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution).

• Potential for commission, bonus, or profit sharing.

• Possible sign-on bonus, subject to state and local laws, terms, and conditions.