Litigation Paralegal

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA • Manchester, NH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Sheehan Phinney is a well-established New-England-based law firm that represents sophisticated businesses of all sizes in complex areas of law including business litigation. We have an opening for a Litigation Paralegal who wants to do meaningful work in a team environment. This is an opportunity to join a long-standing organization recognized for excellence where all employees are integral members of the team — trusted with substantive responsibility, valued for their judgment, and encouraged to continue developing professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• 5+ years of directly applicable litigation paralegal experience
• Working knowledge of legal terminology
• Substantive e-filing experience
• Strong computer skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software applications (including e-filing platforms)

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with all phases of commercial litigation matters, including drafting, revising, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Managing and maintaining case files, calendars, and deadlines
• Coordinating and overseeing document productions, including organizing, reviewing, indexing, and preparing exhibits
• Scheduling depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and expert consultations
• Conducting factual and legal research, cite-checking, and investigation support as directed by attorneys
• Filing documents electronically in state and federal courts and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures
• Communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and experts
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Organizing and summarizing medical, financial, business, and corporate records
• Monitoring litigation deadlines and assisting with docketing and case management systems, along with other tasks as assigned
• Tracking billable time and assisting with matter budgeting and cost management

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave
• Paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level