Senior Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (“WTO”) was established in 1998 and currently numbers more than 100 lawyers. The firm represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related litigation ranging from complex commercial to class actions to catastrophic torts. WTO lawyers have taken more than 1,100 trials and, arbitrations to verdict or award and hundreds of appeals to opinion in 45 states and Washington D.C., with exceptional results for our clients The firm seeks candidates who are passionate about high-stakes litigation and trial work, dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, and are ready to effectively manage complex caseloads from start to finish.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree is required or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience. Additionally, a paralegal certificate is preferred
- Requires a minimum of five years of experience managing all phases of complex litigation, including going to trial
- Proficiency in using legal research tools and software
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet time-critical deadlines
- Must possess very strong organizational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude
- Strong Communication & Analytical Skills
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, project ownership, personal accountability, and a strong desire to work hard.
- Ability to work with limited supervision, independently or with a team
- Experience billing time
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary case manager, overseeing all stages of litigation from intake through appeal, including tracking document productions and ensuring the case file is complete and trial-ready
- Docketing and calculating deadlines, with experience in researching and interpreting court rules across various jurisdictions
- Maintain meticulous and organized case files, while adhering to established firm systems, processes, and naming conventions
- Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with meticulous accuracy
- Schedule and coordinate medical examinations, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
- Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness materials, creating PowerPoint slides, and attending trials as necessary.
- Finalize case briefs by performing thorough legal and factual cite checking, ensuring adherence to citation style (Bluebook), proofreading, and compiling relevant exhibits
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k) contribution
- paid time off
- annual bonus potential based on firm performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
