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Defense Litigation Paralegal
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Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Clayton, MO (In Person)
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To Apply for this Job Click Here Beacon Hill Legal is hiring a Defense Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a well‑established, downtown St. Louis law firm. This role supports attorneys in all phases of civil defense litigation and offers the opportunity to work on complex matters in a collaborative, professional environment. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred, along with a paralegal certificate . Key Responsibilities Support defense attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post‑trial Draft, review, and manage pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence Coordinate and manage large volumes of documents, including document collection, review, production, and organization Assist with eDiscovery processes, including data management, document review workflows, and quality control Utilize eDiscovery and document review platforms to support case strategy and deadlines Maintain case calendars and proactively track deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court filings Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and demonstratives Assist attorneys during depositions and trials, including use of trial presentation software when applicable Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third parties Contribute to team projects and provide support on long‑term initiatives or urgent deadlines as needed Qualifications Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a litigation team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Technically proficient, with the ability to leverage technology to support attorneys and clients Working knowledge of eDiscovery rules, processes, and procedures Experience using eDiscovery document review platforms (required) Trial preparation or in‑court experience is a plus Comfortable working in a hybrid environment Schedule & Compensation Full‑time position with hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Competitive salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package, including major medical plans, 401(k) and paid parking