Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins • Huntington, WV

37d

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our West Virginia office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team that handles complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience in a law firm, including hands-on involvement in case preparation from start to finish and a solid understanding of a paralegal's role throughout the full litigation life cycle. Trial experience is preferred and considered a strong asset. This individual will manage and monitor court deadlines, taking full ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents in both federal and state courts under attorney supervision; and prepare drafts of pleadings, discovery responses, notices, and motions. They will also take responsibility for requesting and summarizing medical records and preparing clear, well-organized medical chronologies for attorney review. The ideal candidate for this position possesses strong organizational skills along with well-developed critical thinking abilities. They are detail-oriented, producing neat and accurate work product, while maintaining the agility to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities. This individual resolves issues proactively, communicates effectively, and knows how to be a true team player who contributes to a collaborative, high-performing environment. With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.

Requirements

• Litigation experience in a law firm, including hands-on involvement in case preparation from start to finish
• Solid understanding of a paralegal's role throughout the full litigation life cycle
• Strong organizational skills
• Well-developed critical thinking abilities
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to resolve issues proactively
• Communicates effectively
• Ability to be a true team player who contributes to a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience
• A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor court deadlines, taking full ownership of case calendars
• Electronically file documents in both federal and state courts under attorney supervision
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, discovery responses, notices, and motions
• Request and summarize medical records
• Prepare clear, well-organized medical chronologies for attorney review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees