Paralegal – Defense Litigation (7+ Years Experience)
A respected and busy defense firm is seeking an experienced paralegal with a minimum of 7 years of defense litigation experience to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a highly skilled paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage complex workloads, and brings strong technical and organizational abilities to support attorneys in active defense litigation matters.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of defense litigation experience
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with Trial Director or other trial presentation software
- Familiarity with CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, and LexisNexis preferred
- Ability to multitask, organize, and support multiple cases at once
- Experience with billing, time entry, and all aspects of discovery, including e-Discovery
- Skilled in records requests, document review, redactions, expert vetting, background searches, mediation, and trial preparation
- Professional appearance and demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support for attorneys handling complex defense litigation cases
- Prepare and manage discovery, including document production and e-Discovery tasks
- Organize, review, and summarize records, depositions, and expert materials
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and presentation materials
- Handle time entry, billing support, calendaring, and case organization
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, experts, clients, and vendors in a high-level defense litigation environment
What We Offer
- Work-life balance with a supportive culture
- Employer-paid healthcare
- Paid parking
- Bonus opportunities
- Paperless workflow and modern technology
- Hybrid work-from-home schedule
- Open-door policy and strong mentoring program designed to help each paralegal grow professionally
If you are a seasoned paralegal looking to advance your career in defense litigation, we encourage you to apply and join our exceptional team! Send your resume to eric.vetter@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
