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Job Description
Description ⚖️ Complex Litigation Paralegal | High-Autonomy Role | Work-Life Flexibility Are you a litigation paralegal ready to take full ownership of your workload while working alongside a highly driven attorney in a collaborative, small-team environment? Robert Half is partnering on a unique opportunity for a Complex Litigation Paralegal supporting a dynamic civil practice with a diverse caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, case-heavy environment and enjoys balancing independence with structure. ? What You'll Be Doing As A Paralegal + Manage a high-volume caseload (90-110 matters), including complex, multi-year litigation as well as shorter-cycle cases + Support a broad mix of matters, including civil litigation, estate disputes, and family law + Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and court filings for attorney review + Maintain strict oversight of deadlines, calendars, and case progression across all matters + Partner directly with the attorney to prepare for hearings, trials, and ongoing case strategy discussions + Serve as a key liaison with clients, courts, and opposing counsel to keep matters moving efficiently + Conduct legal research using tools like LexisNexis and analyze case materials to support strategy + Utilize modern systems (cloud-based case management, MS Teams, Adobe) to manage workflow and documentation + Assist with time tracking, billing coordination, and invoicing support Requirements ✅ What We're Looking For + 2+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally handling more complex, multi-year cases + Strong drafting experience across litigation documents (pleadings, discovery, etc.) + Ability to manage competing priorities and stay ahead of deadlines in a structured workflow environment + Comfortable working independently while maintaining accountability and communication cadence + Tech-savvy with legal systems, e-filing, and document management tools + Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing caseloads ? Why This Role Stands Out +
Autonomy & Ownership:
Take full control of your cases from start to finish +
Flexible Culture:
Supportive environment that understands real-life commitments +
Consistent Structure:
Regular check-ins to keep priorities aligned and workflow on track +
Work Environment:
Primarily in-office with flexibility (potential 3/2 hybrid for the right person) +