Litigation Paralegal
Latitude Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pikesville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Prepare cases for trial, including exhibit lists, witness coordination, trial binders, and courtroom logistics
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules across multiple courts
- Coordinate and support depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Assist attorneys during trial, including real-time courtroom support
- Maintain organized case files and manage evidence and discovery databases
- Handle federal and state e-filing requirements
- Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Requirements
- 5+ years of litigation experience on the plaintiff side
- Demonstrated experience preparing for and supporting trials
- Prior involvement in jury trials strongly preferred
- Experience with medical malpractice and sexual abuse cases
- Familiarity with mediation and settlement processes
- Ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Experience with legal case management systems (e.g., Filevine or similar) preferred
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
litigation experiencetrial preparationdrafting pleadingsmanaging litigation calendarscoordinating depositionse-filing requirementscase file managementevidence managementdiscovery requestssupporting trials
Soft skills
organizational skillsmultitasking skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent case management