Litigation Paralegal

The role

You will perform highly advanced and specialized legal assistant work for the US Legal Advocacy Team. This role involves researching, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys with case management.

What you will do

• Act in a confidential capacity to all Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local rules and ensure they are followed for each case.
• Utilize CM/ECF to electronically file documents in federal and state courts.
• Prepare templates for complaints, motions, briefs, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other legal documents.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Prepare deposition notices and exhibits.
• Compile and organize documents for discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Utilize eDiscovery platform to manage, review, and assist with production.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases.

Required qualifications

• Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties.

Nice to have

• Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• Make sound decisions under demanding conditions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement
• paid disability
• long-term care
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.