A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Experienced Litigation Paralegal GPJ Legal Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $70,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management General & commercial litigation Full Job Description Job Overview We are a well-established, busy civil litigation firm committed to providing exceptional legal services. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and dedication to our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process and ensuring all aspects of case management are handled efficiently and effectively. This position requires strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of civil litigation procedures, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Assist attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation, including case preparation, document drafting, filing, and trial support. Manage and maintain case files within the document management system, ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality. Review, organize, and analyze large volumes of documents for relevance, responsiveness, and privilege during discovery. Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail. Coordinate depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and other case-related appointments while maintaining clear communication. Track court dates, filing deadlines, discovery deadlines, and other critical case deadlines to ensure timely compliance with applicable procedural rules. Assist with the management of multiple active cases and related litigation projects. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other parties as needed. Qualifications Proven experience as a paralegal supporting civil litigation teams in a busy law-office environment. Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including discovery, pleadings, filings, and case management. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong legal writing, document drafting, proofreading, and editing skills. Experience with document review, electronic filing, data entry, and document-management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and client-service skills. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle complex assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive legal information. Join our team and apply your paralegal expertise in an environment that values precision, initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing meaningful support on impactful civil litigation matters.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off