Litigation Paralegal – Team Lead

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

📋 Description

• Proactively manage and support an assigned litigation caseload while also taking on team leadership responsibilities.

• Provide continuous training for Paralegals and Paralegal Assistants, enhancing their skills and fostering independence.

• Serve as a hands-on resource for team inquiries and daily case support.

• Ensure compliance with all firm protocols, policies, and procedures among team members; escalate any concerns to the Paralegal Department Director as necessary.

• Communicate with adjusters, defense attorneys, and other parties involved in litigation.

• Collaborate with legal assistants to e-file and e-serve court documents.

• Draft discovery requests, answers, and responses.

• Prepare and serve subpoenas.

• Develop and maintain discovery indexes to track the production of all parties by Bates stamp numbers.

• Review defendant discovery responses and deposition transcripts for follow-up actions.

• Schedule depositions and request witness fees when required.

• Create binders for motions, mediations, arbitrations, and exhibits.

• Update case analysis within one week of receiving the defendant's discovery answers.

• Prepare for trial by organizing witness statements, exhibits, and UJIs.

• Attend trial as required.

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials for attorneys; save and name all documents in SmartAdvocate according to firm Naming Protocol.

• Calendar all case information in accordance with firm calendaring protocols.

• Perform backup intake calls according to intake protocols.

• Post all costs, including anticipated costs that have not yet been invoiced.

• Collaborate with all staff assigned to your cases to advance each case towards a successful resolution.

• Embrace and promote Parnall Law's five core values — Teamwork, Talent, Truth, Tenacity, and Triumph — in every interaction and decision made.

• Adhere to and uphold all firm policies and procedures.

• Contribute significantly to overall client satisfaction and the achievement of firm revenue goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in plaintiff's personal injury litigation — experience in active litigation stages is mandatory; pre-litigation experience will not be considered.

• At least 3 years in a supervisory, team lead, or management position overseeing paralegal or legal support staff.

• Strong understanding of state, local, and federal court rules.

• Familiarity with e-filing, legal documentation, and litigation management software (experience with SmartAdvocate is a plus).

• Proven track record of training, mentoring, and motivating others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with exceptional time-management abilities.

• Genuine empathy for injured clients and a steadfast client-first approach.

• Strong alignment with Parnall Law's five core values: Teamwork, Talent, Truth, Tenacity, and Triumph.

• Professional demeanor with the ability to hold yourself and your team to high standards.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally if a case goes to trial.

• Ability to work during Mountain Time business hours (Mon–Thu 8–5, Fri 8–4).

• Capacity to pass a background check.

• A history of long-term growth, accountability, and meaningful impact in previous roles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and long-term disability insurance — because we support you.

• 401(k) plan — we assist you in building a future, not just earning a paycheck.

• Generous paid time off and holidays — ample time to relax and recharge.

• Annual company goal trip — when the team succeeds, everyone celebrates together.