Litigation Paralegal (Products Liability)

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Litigation Department in the Indianapolis office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules, including PACER/ECF and Indiana state court filing procedures.
• Experience with trial preparation and/or electronic discovery (eDiscovery), including document review, production, and management of litigation databases.
• Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mass tort/MDL matters
• Proficiency with Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial.
• Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts, including through PACER/ECF and applicable Indiana e-filing systems.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery responses.
• Finalize legal briefs, including checking citations and preparing exhibits.
• Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate case progression.
• Coordinate large-scale document productions and maintain databases or spreadsheets to track evidence and case materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree