Position Overview A highly respected and established law firm in St. Louis County is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation. This role requires strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prepare litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and correspondence

• Manage case files from inception through trial and appeal, ensuring accuracy and organization

• Conduct factual and legal research using online databases and internal resources

• Assist with deposition preparation, including summarizing transcripts and organizing exhibits

• Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery tasks and privilege reviews

• Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings with state and federal courts

• Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, exhibit binders, and other trial materials

• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel

• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience (civil litigation preferred)

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program

• Strong understanding of Missouri and federal court rules and filing procedures

• Proficiency with legal software such as CaseNet, PACER, e-filing systems, and document management platforms

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and work independently

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and client-service orientation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.