About the Role
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Job Type: Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire- in office Pay Rate: Up to $45/hour DOE We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling civil defense matters. This role offers the opportunity to work throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation, in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive litigation support for attorneys managing civil defense cases. Assist with case management, organization, and maintenance of physical and electronic case files. Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, court databases, and other online resources. Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, declarations, briefs, and other legal documents. Draft case status reports, deposition summaries, medical summaries, discovery summaries, subpoenas, and correspondence. Qualifications Paralegal Certificate or Attorney Declaration (sign-off) Pathway Must have ProLaw experience Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or completion of a Paralegal Studies program preferred. Minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience a plus Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and legal research techniques. Legal Experience, ProLaw, Paralegal Certification aplis